The Face Reader (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2013, The Face Reader is a drama and history film directed by Han Jae-rim, running about 140 minutes. “Look Fate in the Face.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An exceptionally talented face reader becomes entangled in a bloody power struggle between a child king and his uncle who plans to usurp the throne.
Who’s in it. The Face Reader stars Song Kang-ho as Nae-kyung, Lee Jung-jae as Grand Prince Soo-yang, Baek Yoon-sik as Kim Jong-seo and Cho Jung-seok as Paeng-heon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Face Reader has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki and Kocowa and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Face Reader page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Face Reader tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Face Reader (2013)?
- In US, The Face Reader is available to stream on Rakuten Viki and Kocowa, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Face Reader worth watching?
- The Face Reader holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Face Reader?
- The Face Reader stars Song Kang-ho, Lee Jung-jae, Baek Yoon-sik, Cho Jung-seok and Lee Jong-suk.
- When was The Face Reader released?
- The Face Reader was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.