The Swordsman (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2020, The Swordsman is an action, drama and history film directed by Choi Jae-hoon, running about 101 minutes. “Real Chase Action.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being blinded in a coup against the king, Joseon's greatest swordsman goes into hiding, far removed from his city's anguish. But when traffickers kidnap his daughter, he has no choice but to unsheathe his sword once more.
Who’s in it. The Swordsman stars Jang Hyuk as Tae-yeul, Jeong Man-sik as Min Seung-ho, Joe Taslim as Gurutai and Kim Hyun-soo as Tae-ok, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Swordsman has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV and Hi-YAH and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Swordsman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Swordsman 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 Swordsman (2020)?
- In US, The Swordsman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Swordsman worth watching?
- The Swordsman holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Swordsman?
- The Swordsman stars Jang Hyuk, Jeong Man-sik, Joe Taslim, Kim Hyun-soo and Choi Jin-ho.
- When was The Swordsman released?
- The Swordsman was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.