The Throne

The Throne

The ways of a royal household.

Directed by Lee Joon-ik

Produced by Tiger Pictures

2015126 min7.1 / 10

A harrowing historical drama centered on a father's brutal punishment of his son, exploring power, duty, and the psychological torment of confinement and familial betrayal.

Ancient Korea, July 4, 1762. The Crown Prince Hyojang, posthumously named Sado, son of King Yeongjo of Joseon, is accused of treason. Thus, the king asks him to commit suicide, but his closest vassals prevent it, so the king orders the prince to get inside a wooden rice chest, where he suffers deprivation of food and water.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Throne end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is The Throne sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.

  • Is The Throne easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is The Throne scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Is The Throne violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity73

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise48

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Throne

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Throne

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Throne, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Throne, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Throne, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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