Nine Monks (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2020, Nine Monks is a drama and documentary film directed by Yoon Sung-jun, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. For the first time in the history of Korean Buddhism, nine monks ceased hostility by staying in a tent throughout winter. Inside the cold tent, ninety days of meditation begins with seven strict rules. Crisis comes to the monks who had to endure the tent without a heater, and with only a single set of clothes, and a single meal a day, but never once did they groan.
Who’s in it. Nine Monks stars Ja-seung as Himself, Moo-yeon as Himself, Jin-gak as Himself and Ho-san as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Nine Monks 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 Nine Monks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nine Monks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nine Monks (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nine Monks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nine Monks worth watching?
- Nine Monks holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nine Monks?
- Nine Monks stars Ja-seung, Moo-yeon, Jin-gak, Ho-san and Seong-gok.
- When was Nine Monks released?
- Nine Monks was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.