The King's Letters (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2019, The King's Letters is a drama and history film directed by Cho Chul-hyun, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. In the 15th century, despite so many accomplishments he has made for the people, King Sejong, his biggest goal is still remaining; the invention of original letters that can be read and written by all the people. But courtiers who want to dominate the knowledge and the power, are against his will and discourage his belief. Frustrated King Sejong hears about a bonze Sinmi a phonogram expert, and secretly brings him in the palace.
Who’s in it. The King's Letters stars Song Kang-ho as King Sejong, Park Hae-il as Monk Shin-mi, Jeon Mi-seon as Queen Soheon and Choi Deok-moon as Jung In-ji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The King's Letters has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AsianCrush and Kocowa. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The King's Letters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King's Letters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King's Letters (2019)?
- In US, The King's Letters is available to stream on AsianCrush and Kocowa. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The King's Letters worth watching?
- The King's Letters 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 King's Letters?
- The King's Letters stars Song Kang-ho, Park Hae-il, Jeon Mi-seon, Choi Deok-moon and Jung Hae-kyun.
- When was The King's Letters released?
- The King's Letters was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.