Is The Treacherous appropriate for children?

"The Treacherous" is a historical drama about a corrupt Korean king with strong violence throughout, including brutal scenes of exploitation and conflict. There is no foul language or sexual content, but the intense violence and mature themes of corruption and revenge make it unsuitable for children.

What age is The Treacherous suitable for?

Our verdict for The Treacherous is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Treacherous safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2015

Rating

Genre

Drama, History, Crime

Synopsis

The story of Joseon's tyrant king Yeonsan who exploits the populace for his own carnal pleasures, his seemingly loyal retainer who controls him and all court dealings, and a woman who seeks vengeance.

Cast

Ju Ji-hoon

Im Sung-jae

Kim Kang-woo

Prince Yeonsan

Lim Ji-yeon

Dan-hee

Lee You-young

Seol Jung-mae

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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