The King (2017)
▸ Worth a watch
The King is streaming in the Philippines on HBO Max.
The verdict
The King is a solid, watchable Korean film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It holds a 7.3/10 on TMDB from 90 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 134 minutes. In the Philippines you can stream it on HBO Max.
Should you spend 2h 14m on it?
2h 14m of Korean crime with action threaded through. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 90 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you dislike slow-burn procedural pacing
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
A young Korean man surpasses his difficult childhood by becoming a powerful prosecutor, but soon learns that real power comes at a price.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 14m |
| Genre | Crime / Action |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Han Jae-rim
Cast
Zo In-sung
Park Tae-su
Jung Woo-sung
Han Kang-sik
Bae Sung-woo
Yang Dong-chul
Kim A-joong
Lim Sang-hee
Ryu Jun-yeol
Choi Doo-il
Kim Eui-sung
Kim Eung-su
Where to watch in the Philippines
HBO Max
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 27, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is The King worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 7.3/10 on audience ratings. 2h 14m of Korean crime with action threaded through. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
Where can I watch The King?
You can stream The King in the Philippines on HBO Max.
When is The King coming to streaming?
The King is already streaming in the Philippines on HBO Max.
What language is The King in?
The King is a Korean film (Crime / Action).