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TMDB20221h 58mThriller / Mystery / History

The Night Owl

The crown prince is dead. The only witness is a blind man.

Korea, 1645 - Joseon Dynasty: a partially blind and gifted acupuncturist, Gyeong-su, is invited to work alongside the royal physician in the palace of King Injo, just before the crown prince Sohyeon returns after having been held captive by the Qing Dynasty. Prince Sohyeon and his father begin to differ in opinion on the future direction of their dynasty, leading King Injo to suffer from severe anxiety and paranoia. One night, Gyeong-su witnesses prince Sohyeon's death. Disbelieved as a witness on account of his blindness, Gyeong-su must struggle to reveal the truth while not falling prey to the power-hungry conspirators of the palace.

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 58m

At 1h 58m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Mystery · History

TMDB files it under thriller, mystery, and history.

US availability

6 free · 4 to rent · 4 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and 3 more. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 67 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Night Owl tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 58m.
  • It is free to watch on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and 3 more in the US.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 67 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Where can I watch The Night Owl in the US?
The Night Owl is free on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, and 3 more and can be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Night Owl?
The Night Owl runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
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