The Lovers and the Despot (2016): Ratings & Box Office
The Lovers and the Despot is a 2016 thriller documentary directed by Robert Cannan and Ross Adam. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $95,521 worldwide. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Directors
- Robert Cannan and Ross Adam
- Genres
- Thriller , Documentary
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Lovers and the Despot About?
The premise of The Lovers and the Despot without spoilers.
This is the remarkable true story of director Shin Sang-ok and actress Choi Eun-hee, whose passionate romance takes a shocking turn when they are kidnapped and forced to work for North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il. They are compelled to collaborate on filmmaking projects, enduring imprisonment, torture, and constant surveillance. As they navigate this surreal and dangerous situation, their love affair is rekindled, and they devise a daring plan to escape through cinematic manipulation, risking everything for their freedom.
The Director of The Lovers and the Despot
Directed by Robert Cannan and Ross Adam.
- Co-director Robert Cannan
- Co-director Ross Adam
More from Robert Cannan and Ross Adam
One more film directed by Robert Cannan and Ross Adam: Three Miles North of Molkom.
The Lovers and the Despot Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Lovers and the Despot 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 53%
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
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TMDB 69% User score
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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The Lovers and the Despot Box Office
The Lovers and the Despot grossed $95,521 worldwide. $55,511 came from the US and Canada and $40,010 (42%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$95.5K
- US & Canada
- $55.5K
- International
- $40K
The Lovers and the Despot Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official Trailer
Cars in The Lovers and the Despot
3 cars on screen, including the 2012 Renault Twizy and the 2009 BMW Vision EfficientDynamics.
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2012 Renault Twizy Minor role -
2009 BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Background role -
2002 smart Crossblade Background role
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The Lovers and the Despot FAQ: Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Lovers and the Despot, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Lovers and the Despot?
The Lovers and the Despot runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Lovers and the Despot released?
The Lovers and the Despot was released on September 23, 2016.
Who directed The Lovers and the Despot?
The Lovers and the Despot was directed by Robert Cannan and Ross Adam.
More films by Robert Cannan How much did The Lovers and the Despot make at the box office?
The Lovers and the Despot grossed $95,521 worldwide ($55,511 domestic, $40,010 international).
How is The Lovers and the Despot rated?
The Lovers and the Despot has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does The Lovers and the Despot have a post-credit scene?
No. The Lovers and the Despot has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Lovers and the Despot in?
The original language of The Lovers and the Despot is Korean.
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