Masquerade (2012)
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Masquerade is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, Watcha, TVING.
What the audience says
Masquerade is one of the better-rated Korean films out there. It holds a 7.7/10 on TMDB from 179 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 2h 11m on it?
2h 11m of Korean drama with history threaded through, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 7.7/10 from 179 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 11m |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / History |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Choo Chang-min
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 4 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in South Korea
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