The Swordsman (2020)
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The Swordsman is streaming in South Korea on wavve, Watcha.
What the audience says
The Swordsman is one of the better-rated Korean films out there. It carries a 7.5/10 on TMDB across 301 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 101 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on wavve, Watcha.
Should you spend 1h 41m on it?
1h 41m of Korean action with drama threaded through, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 7.5/10 from 301 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you'd rather a story driven by people than by set pieces
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 41m |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Choi Jae-hoon
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 8 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All wavve titles in South Korea
Trailer
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