The Throne (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2015, The Throne is a drama and history film directed by Lee Joon-ik, running about 126 minutes. “The ways of a royal household.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ancient Korea, July 4, 1762. The Crown Prince Hyojang, posthumously named Sado, son of King Yeongjo of Joseon, is accused of treason. Thus, the king asks him to commit suicide, but his closest vassals prevent it, so the king orders the prince to get inside a wooden rice chest, where he suffers deprivation of food and water.
Who’s in it. The Throne stars Song Kang-ho as King Yeongjo, Yoo Ah-in as Crown Prince Sado, Lee Hyo-je as Young Jeongjo and So Ji-sub as Adult King Jeongjo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Throne has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $42.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Kocowa and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Throne page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Throne tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Throne (2015)?
- In US, The Throne is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Throne worth watching?
- The Throne holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Throne?
- The Throne stars Song Kang-ho, Yoo Ah-in, Lee Hyo-je, So Ji-sub and Jeon Hye-jin.
- When was The Throne released?
- The Throne was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.