Masquerade (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2012, Masquerade is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Choo Chang-min, running about 131 minutes. “15 days lost to history.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Though it places his own life in danger, a look-alike commoner secretly takes the place of a poisoned king to save his country from falling into chaos.
Who’s in it. Masquerade stars Lee Byung-hun as King Gwang-hae / Clown Ha-sun, Ryu Seung-ryong as Chief Secretary Heo-gyun, Han Hyo-joo as Queen Joong-jun and Kim In-kwon as Warrior Do, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Masquerade has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Masquerade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Masquerade tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Masquerade (2012)?
- In US, Masquerade is available to stream on Rakuten Viki, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Masquerade worth watching?
- Masquerade holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Masquerade?
- Masquerade stars Lee Byung-hun, Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo, Kim In-kwon and Jang Gwang.
- When was Masquerade released?
- Masquerade was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.