King and the Clown (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2005, King and the Clown is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Lee Joon-ik, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the late 15th century during the reign of King Yeonsan, two male street clowns and tightrope walkers, Jangsaeng (Gam Wu-seong) and Gong-gil (Lee Joon-gi), are part of an entertainer troupe. Their manager prostitutes the beautiful Gong-gil to rich customers, and Jangsaeng is sickened by this practice. After Gong-gil kills the manager in defense of Jangsaeng, the pair flee to Seoul, where they form a new group with three other street performers...
Who’s in it. King and the Clown stars Kam Woo-sung as Jang-sang, Lee Joon-gi as Gong-gil, Jung Jin-young as King Yeonsan and Kang Sung-yeon as Jang Nok-su, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, King and the Clown has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King and the Clown page.
If you liked it. Fans of King and the Clown tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King and the Clown (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for King and the Clown change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is King and the Clown worth watching?
- King and the Clown holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in King and the Clown?
- King and the Clown stars Kam Woo-sung, Lee Joon-gi, Jung Jin-young, Kang Sung-yeon and Jang Hang-seon.
- When was King and the Clown released?
- King and the Clown was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.