Movie

The Swordsman

“Real chase action.”

★ 7.5(289)20201h 41m

The Swordsman is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and Rakuten TV in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch The Swordsman

🇮🇪 Ireland

Apple TV StoreRent

Google Play MoviesRent

Sky StoreRent

Rakuten TVRent

Apple TV StoreBuy

Google Play MoviesBuy

Sky StoreBuy

Rakuten TVBuy

Good to know

Director: Choi Jae-hoon
Release date: 2020-09-23
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: Korean
Box office: $1,516,150
Status: Released
Country: South Korea
Studio: Opus Pictures

The Swordsman — trailer

About The Swordsman

The Swordsman is a 2020 movie in the Action, Drama and History genres, directed by Choi Jae-hoon, starring Jang Hyuk, Kim Hyeon-soo and Joe Taslim. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 289 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Swordsman in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Jang Hyuk

Tae-yeul

Kim Hyeon-soo

Tae-ok

Joe Taslim

Gurutai

Jeong Man-sik

Min Seung-ho

Jang Hyun-sung

Monarch

Lee Na-kyeong

Hwa-seon

Lee Min-hyuk

Gyeom Sa-bok

Choi Jin-ho

Lee Mok-yo

Ji Seung-hyun

Inuchi

Ji Gun-woo

Huasam

Gong Sang-a

Small Restaurant Owner

Shin Jae-hwan

Envoy from Qing

Themes & keywords

sword fightjoseon dynasty (1392–1910)chinese invasion of korea

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Swordsman in Ireland?+

In Ireland, The Swordsman is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and Rakuten TV. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Swordsman on Netflix?+

The Swordsman is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Swordsman?+

The Swordsman has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in The Swordsman?+

The Swordsman stars Jang Hyuk, Kim Hyeon-soo, Joe Taslim, Jeong Man-sik and Jang Hyun-sung.

When did The Swordsman come out?+

The Swordsman is a 2020 movie directed by Choi Jae-hoon.

What genre is The Swordsman?+

The Swordsman is Action, Drama and History film.

Who directed The Swordsman?+

The Swordsman was directed by Choi Jae-hoon.