The Singer (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2020, The Singer is a drama and history film directed by Cho Jung-lae, running about 119 minutes. “The song you would never forget” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the era of corruption, Hak-gyu sings songs and tells stories on the street with his band. One day, Hak-gyu's wife Gan-nan is kidnapped by gangsters and his daughter Cheong loses her eyesight after the incident. He decides to travel in search of his missing wife and learns that corrupted noblemen are behind the mob.
Who’s in it. The Singer stars Lee Bong-geun as Hak-gyoo, Lee Yu-ri as Gan-nan, Kim Ha-yeon as Cheong-i and Park Cheol-min as Dae-bong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Singer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Singer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Singer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Singer (2020)?
- In US, The Singer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Singer worth watching?
- The Singer holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Singer?
- The Singer stars Lee Bong-geun, Lee Yu-ri, Kim Ha-yeon, Park Cheol-min and Kim Dong-wan.
- When was The Singer released?
- The Singer was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.