Eunuch (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1986, Eunuch is a history film directed by Lee Doo-yong, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Jeong-ho is castrated by an ambitious minister for loving above his station. The minister also happens to be the father of Ja-ok, the girl Jeong-ho loved. He sends his daughter to the king as a concubine in a bid to gain favor, but the king sees through his motives and the instead forces Ja-ok into the position of a lowly kitchen maid. Jeong-ho sole hope in life is to save his former lover.
Who’s in it. Eunuch stars Ahn Sung-ki, Lee Mi-sook, Nam Koong-won and Byun Hee-bong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Eunuch has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eunuch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eunuch tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eunuch (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eunuch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eunuch worth watching?
- Eunuch holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eunuch?
- Eunuch stars Ahn Sung-ki, Lee Mi-sook, Nam Koong-won, Byun Hee-bong and Kim Chun-Sik.
- When was Eunuch released?
- Eunuch was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.