The King's Warden: reviews

What the critics say average 7.4 from 7 outlets

• 8.0 The Straits TimesJohn Lui A crowd-pleasing historical drama that earns its heartfelt resolution by grounding a king’s tragedy in the unlikely friendship between two men who need each other to survive. Read
• 8.0 NYC Movie GuruAvi Offer Everything from the costume design, to the performances by the ensemble cast, to the cinematography, music score and set designs elevates the film to make it an above average period piece that manages to be equally captivating, heartfelt and exhilarating. Read
• 7.5 Movies We Texted AboutSarah Manvel The King’s Warden cleverly uses its historical setting to make some modern medicine go down, and its message of respect, self-care and delicious food is one the whole family can enjoy. Read
• 7.5 Kai-FongElizabeth Kerr The trouble comes when the film is just okay. Or fine. Or average. Or, sadly, unremarkable. Read
• 7.0 The Korea TimesBaek Byung-yeul However, "The King’s Warden" succeeds as a human-centered drama as it focuses on the warmth of human connection and the courage of ordinary people. Read
• 7.0 CineplaySeongchan Eol However, the emotional range is much greater than anticipated, leaving a more significant impact than expected. Read
• 6.5 Cinema EscapistJianne Soriano While the film has flaws in execution, its success lies in its heartfelt celebration of King Danjong as a human being and the unsung heroes who rallied to his side. Read