The Sword with No Name (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 6

The Sword with No Name poster

Released in 2009, The Sword with No Name is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Kim Yong-gyun, running about 124 minutes. “An eternal flame of love behind the history.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Mu Myeong is a Joseon dynasty headhunter who meets and falls in love with lady Ja Yeong who will become the future Empress Myseongseong. A few years later, Ja Yeong enters the royal palace to marry King Gojong. Mu Myeong still having feelings for Ja Yeong and in an attempt to get closer to her becomes her personal body guard.

Who’s in it. The Sword with No Name stars Cho Seung-woo as Mu-myeong, Soo Ae as Min Ja-yeong, Cheon Ho-jin as Dae Won-kun and Sophie Broustal as Isabel, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Sword with No Name has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sword with No Name page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Sword with No Name tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Sword with No Name (2009)?
In GB, The Sword with No Name is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Sword with No Name worth watching?
The Sword with No Name holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Sword with No Name?
The Sword with No Name stars Cho Seung-woo, Soo Ae, Cheon Ho-jin, Sophie Broustal and Choi Jae-woong.
When was The Sword with No Name released?
The Sword with No Name was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.