Behead the King (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2017, Behead the King is a drama film directed by Kim Jae-soo, running about 116 minutes. “"Seongjong's 10 years, wise during the day and tyrant at night"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Seongjong who history remembers, earns a reputation for appreciating the motto 'making the people feel comfortable and putting political affairs right'. He is known as the king who led his country in the most peaceful and steady way during the Joseon times. However, was Seongjong really a wise king? Seongjong was enthroned by Queen Jeong-hee, Queen In-soo, Han Myeong-hoi and his supporters. The 13-year-old king made 73 of his supporters his retainers! Numerous noblemen were happy that he became king. However, some of his people had to cry blood because he became the king. "Is this country run by phantoms like you My Lord?" Seongjong, the puppet who dreamt of a reign of peace, wishes to behead the king who dominates the people!
Who’s in it. Behead the King stars Kang Yun as Yi Hyeol, Kang Bo-min as Bi-seol, Choo Suk-Young as Grand Prince Wolsan and Anita as Queen Insoo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Behead the King has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behead the King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behead the King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behead the King (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Behead the King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Behead the King worth watching?
- Behead the King holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Behead the King?
- Behead the King stars Kang Yun, Kang Bo-min, Choo Suk-Young, Anita and Park Choong-seon.
- When was Behead the King released?
- Behead the King was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.