

The Swordsman
“Real chase action.”
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.
Where to watch The Swordsman in United States
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Where is The Swordsman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV, Hi-YAH | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | fuboTV | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About The Swordsman
The Swordsman is a 2020 Korean-language action, drama and history film directed by Choi Jae-hoon. The cast is led by Jang Hyuk, Kim Hyeon-soo, Joe Taslim. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV.
The Swordsman was produced by Opus Pictures, Kiwi Media Group, and The Wave E&m and made in South Korea. It was released on September 23, 2020, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Choi Jae-hoon
- Writers
- Choi Jae-hoon
- Release date
- September 23, 2020
- OTT release
- February 16, 2021
- Original language
- Korean
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Opus Pictures, Kiwi Media Group, The Wave E&m
The Swordsman cast & crew
The Swordsman was directed by Choi Jae-hoon and written by Choi Jae-hoon.
The cast features Jang Hyuk as Tae-yeul, Kim Hyeon-soo as Tae-ok, Joe Taslim as Gurutai, Jeong Man-sik as Min Seung-ho, Jang Hyun-sung as Monarch, and Lee Na-kyeong as Hwa-seon.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Na Yun-sik, cinematography is by Sohn Won-ho, and it was produced by Ahn Byung-rae and Park A-hyoung.
Is The Swordsman worth watching?
The Swordsman holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 288 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and history, The Swordsman is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Swordsman
In United States, you can stream The Swordsman on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV, Hi-YAH, and ViX Premium Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on February 16, 2021.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Swordsman

Jang Hyuk
Tae-yeul

Kim Hyeon-soo
Tae-ok

Joe Taslim
Gurutai

Jeong Man-sik
Min Seung-ho

Jang Hyun-sung
Monarch

Lee Na-kyeong
Hwa-seon

Lee Min-hyuk
Gyeom Sa-bok

Choi Jin-ho
Lee Mok-yo

Ji Seung-hyun
Inuchi

Ji Gun-woo
Huasam

Gong Sang-a
Small Restaurant Owner

Shin Jae-hwan
Envoy from Qing
The Swordsman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Swordsman in United States?
The Swordsman is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV, Hi-YAH in United States.
▸Is The Swordsman on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Swordsman is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Swordsman in?
The Swordsman is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Swordsman?
The Swordsman runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is The Swordsman rated?
The Swordsman is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 288 ratings.
▸When did The Swordsman release on OTT?
The Swordsman became available digitally on February 16, 2021.











