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Masquerade

2012·Movie·131 min·7.7(169)

15 days lost to history.

Though it places his own life in danger, a look-alike commoner secretly takes the place of a poisoned king to save his country from falling into chaos.

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Where to watch Masquerade in United States

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Where is Masquerade streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesRakuten Viki, The Roku ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaRakuten VikiApple TV Store
AustraliaGoogle Play Movies, YouTube
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD
South KoreaNetflix, Watcha, Netflix Standard with Ads, TVINGwavve

About Masquerade

Masquerade is a 2012 Korean-language drama and history film directed by Choo Chang-min. The cast is led by Lee Byung-hun, Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo. It has a runtime of 2h 11m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Rakuten Viki, The Roku Channel.

Masquerade was produced by CJ Entertainment and Realies Pictures and made in South Korea. It was released on September 13, 2012.

Director
Choo Chang-min
Writers
Hwang Jo-yoon
Release date
September 13, 2012
Original language
Korean
Status
Released
Country
South Korea
Production
CJ Entertainment, Realies Pictures
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Masquerade cast & crew

Masquerade was directed by Choo Chang-min and written by Hwang Jo-yoon.

The cast features Lee Byung-hun as King Gwang-hae / Clown Ha-sun, Ryu Seung-ryong as Chief Secretary Heo-gyun, Han Hyo-joo as Queen Joong-jun, Kim In-kwon as Warrior Do, Jang Kwang as Eunuch, and Shim Eun-kyung as Court Lady Sa-wol.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mowg, cinematography is by Lee Tae-yoon, and it was produced by Jeong Ji-hoon and Kim Ho-sung.

Is Masquerade worth watching?

Masquerade holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 169 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 11m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and history, Masquerade is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Masquerade

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Cast of Masquerade

Lee Byung-hun

Lee Byung-hun

King Gwang-hae / Clown Ha-sun

Ryu Seung-ryong

Ryu Seung-ryong

Chief Secretary Heo-gyun

Han Hyo-joo

Han Hyo-joo

Queen Joong-jun

Kim In-kwon

Kim In-kwon

Warrior Do

Jang Kwang

Jang Kwang

Eunuch

Shim Eun-kyung

Shim Eun-kyung

Court Lady Sa-wol

Park Ji-a

Park Ji-a

Lady Han

Shin Jung-keun

Shin Jung-keun

Lee Jeong-rang

Jeon Guk-hyang

Jeon Guk-hyang

Lady Jeong

Lee El

Lee El

Lady Ahn

Kim Myung-gon

Kim Myung-gon

Park Chung-seo

Kyul Hwi

Kyul Hwi

Public Officer

Masquerade — FAQs

Where can I watch Masquerade in United States?

Masquerade is streaming on Rakuten Viki, The Roku Channel in United States.

Is Masquerade on Rakuten Viki?

Yes — Masquerade is currently available on Rakuten Viki in United States.

What language is Masquerade in?

Masquerade is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Masquerade?

Masquerade runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).

What is Masquerade rated?

It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 169 ratings.

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