The Treacherous
“A tyrant king, a treacherous subject, and a woman seeking revenge.”
The story of Joseon's tyrant king Yeonsan who exploits the populace for his own carnal pleasures, his seemingly loyal retainer who controls him and all court dealings, and a woman who seeks vengeance.
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Where is The Treacherous streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Netflix, wavve, Netflix Standard with Ads, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About The Treacherous
The Treacherous is a 2015 Korean-language drama, history and crime film directed by Min Kyu-dong. The cast is led by Ju Ji-hoon, Kim Kang-woo, Lim Ji-yeon. It has a runtime of 2h 13m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel.
The Treacherous was produced by Lotte Entertainment and Soo Film and made in South Korea. It was released on May 21, 2015. At the box office it grossed around $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Min Kyu-dong
- Writers
- Min Kyu-dong, Lee Yoon-Seong
- Release date
- May 21, 2015
- Original language
- Korean
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Lotte Entertainment, Soo Film
The Treacherous cast & crew
The Treacherous was directed by Min Kyu-dong and written by Min Kyu-dong and Lee Yoon-Seong.
The cast features Ju Ji-hoon as Im Sung-jae, Kim Kang-woo as Prince Yeonsan, Lim Ji-yeon as Dan-hee, Lee You-young as Seol Jung-mae, Cheon Ho-jin as Sa-hong, and Cha Ji-yeon as Jang Nok-su.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kim Jun-seong, cinematography is by Park Hong-yeol, and it was produced by Park Ja-myung and Min Jin-soo.
Is The Treacherous worth watching?
The Treacherous holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 91 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 13m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and crime, The Treacherous is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Treacherous
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Cast of The Treacherous
Ju Ji-hoon
Im Sung-jae
Kim Kang-woo
Prince Yeonsan
Lim Ji-yeon
Dan-hee
Lee You-young
Seol Jung-mae
Cheon Ho-jin
Sa-hong
Cha Ji-yeon
Jang Nok-su
Go Kyung-pyo
Grand Prince Jin-seong
Seo Young-joo
Young Im Sung-jae
Song Young-chang
Yu Ja-gwang
Cho Han-cheul
Park Won-jong
Jang Kwang
Prime Minister
Ki Joo-bong
Butcher Mr. Kim
The Treacherous — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Treacherous in United States?
The Treacherous is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Treacherous on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Treacherous is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Treacherous in?
The Treacherous is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Treacherous?
The Treacherous runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
▸What is The Treacherous rated?
It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 91 ratings.
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