Empire of Lust
“A bloody history behind the throne.”
In the turbulent Joseon dynasty, army commander Min-jae watches ambitious Prince Yi Bang-won while becoming entwined with Ga-hee, a vengeful gisaeng. Fate collides as power shifts.
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Where is Empire of Lust streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Globoplay, Telecine Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Japan | Hulu | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, TVING | wavve |
About Empire of Lust
Empire of Lust is a 2015 Korean-language romance, drama and history film directed by Ahn Sang-hoon. The cast is led by Jang Hyuk, Kang Han-na, Shin Ha-kyun. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Empire of Lust was produced by Fineworks and CJ Entertainment and made in South Korea. It was released on March 5, 2015. At the box office it grossed around $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ahn Sang-hoon
- Writers
- Kim Se-hee
- Release date
- March 5, 2015
- Original language
- Korean
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Fineworks, CJ Entertainment
Empire of Lust cast & crew
Empire of Lust was directed by Ahn Sang-hoon and written by Kim Se-hee.
The cast features Jang Hyuk as Prince Yi Bang-won, Kang Han-na as Ga-hee, Shin Ha-kyun as Kim Min-jae, Kang Ha-neul as Jin, Son Byung-ho as King Taejo, and Lee Jae-yong as Jung Do-jeon.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Park Ki-heon, cinematography is by Sohn Won-ho, and it was produced by Kim Yeon-ho.
Is Empire of Lust worth watching?
Empire of Lust holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 55 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance, drama, and history, Empire of Lust is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Empire of Lust
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Cast of Empire of Lust
Jang Hyuk
Prince Yi Bang-won
Kang Han-na
Ga-hee
Shin Ha-kyun
Kim Min-jae
Kang Ha-neul
Jin
Son Byung-ho
King Taejo
Lee Jae-yong
Jung Do-jeon
Choi Mu-sung
Jo Yeong-gyoo
Kang Kyung-hun
Mr. Jeong's wife
Kim Da-ye
Princess Gyeongsun
Kim Koo-taek
Ha Ryoon
Ki Joo-bong
Jo Jun (uncredited)
Ji Sung-won
Mae-hyang
Empire of Lust — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Empire of Lust in United States?
Empire of Lust is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Empire of Lust in?
Empire of Lust is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Empire of Lust?
Empire of Lust runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is Empire of Lust rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 55 ratings.
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