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Where to watch King and the Clown (2005) tonight

King and the Clown (2005) runs 2 h 1 min and averages 7.0 from 126 TMDB members. Two clowns living in Korea's Chosun Dynasty get arrested for staging a play that satirizes the king. They are dragged to the palace and threatened with execution but are given a chance to save their lives if they can make the king laugh.

Runtime
2 h 1 min — ends 10:01 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
no US certification listed
Genres
Drama, History, Thriller
Released
December 29, 2005
TMDB rating
7.0 / 10 from 126 votes
Director
Lee Joon-ik
Starring
Kam Woo-sung, Lee Joon-gi, Jung Jin-young, Kang Sung-yeon
Language
Korean
Original title
왕의 남자
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Questions people ask

How long is King and the Clown?
King and the Clown is 2 h 1 min long (121 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:01 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is King and the Clown rated?
TMDB lists no US age certification for King and the Clown.
Is King and the Clown a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream King and the Clown?
As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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