Official movie poster for The Last Princess (2016), a action drama film

The Last Princess(2016)

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Based on the true story of the last princess of the last empire.

6.6(70)2h 6m2016-08-03
ActionDramaHistory

The Last Princess Synopsis

Under the oppressive Japanese colonial rule, Deok-hye, the last Princess of the declining Joseon Dynasty, is forced to move to Japan. She spends her days missing home, while struggling to maintain dignity as a princess. After a series of failed tries, Deok-hye makes her final attempt to return home with help of her childhood sweetheart, Jang-han.

The Last Princess (2016) is a action, drama and history film directed by Hur Jin-ho, released on August 3, 2016 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Son Ye-jin, Park Hae-il, Yoon Je-moon and Ra Mi-ran. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 70 ratings.

Director:
Hur Jin-ho
Writers:
Hur Jin-ho, Lee Ji-min, Seo You-min
Producers:
Shin Hye-yeon, Park Hyun-tae, William Kim
Cinematographer:
Lee Tae-yoon
Production:
Lotte Entertainment, DCG Plus, Hive Media Corp, Ho Film, CJ Entertainment
Revenue:
$39,695,124
Status:
Released

The Last Princess (2016) Trailer

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The Last Princess Cast & Crew

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Directed by Hur Jin-ho, written by Hur Jin-ho, Lee Ji-min and Seo You-min, produced by Shin Hye-yeon, Park Hyun-tae and William Kim.

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The Last Princess Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 70 ratings.

Reno

7/10

**The longest 10 minutes of the princess' life!** The story that sets in the 1961, but most of the film was a flashback narration that takes us to the 30 years earlier, in the 30s. This is a biographical film of the last Korean princess to be crowned. Though the film clearly briefs her power struggle over the foreign power. The entire tale was told from her perspective as she saw everything. So, it was real, but…

Reviewed on September 8, 2017

CinemaSerf

7/10

Bertolucci’s acclaimed “Last Emperor” (1987) gave us an indication of the Japanese colonial aspirations in Manchukuo, but there aren’t so many features that tell of their similar dismantling of the Korean state. Ruled by the Joseon dynasty, their last emperor had declined to accept the Japanese annexation of his kingdom and so something toxic was added to his vermillion cordial. This left his daughter Deok-hye (Son…

Reviewed on October 26, 2025

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The Last Princess – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Last Princess online?

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The Last Princess (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in The Last Princess?

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The main cast of The Last Princess (2016) includes Son Ye-jin, Park Hae-il, Yoon Je-moon, Ra Mi-ran and Jung Sang-hoon. The film was directed by Hur Jin-ho. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Last Princess released?

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The Last Princess was released on August 3, 2016 and runs for 2h 6m.

Is The Last Princess worth watching?

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The Last Princess (2016) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 70 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Last Princess?

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Yes. The official The Last Princess trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.