The Lovers and the Despot (2016)
Movie97minsRated M
Where to watch The Lovers and the Despot in Australia
The Lovers and the Despot is streaming in Australia on DocPlay (subscription) and free on Tubi. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99.
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About The Lovers and the Despot
Hong Kong, 1978. South Korean actress Choi Eun-hee is kidnapped by North Korean operatives following orders from dictator Kim Jong-il.
- Year
- 2016
- Genres
- Mystery, Thriller, History, Documentary
- Runtime
- 97mins
- Rated
- M
- Director
- Robert Cannan
- Top cast
- Paul Courtenay Hyu, Yuna Shin, Choi Eun-hee, Michael Yi, Shin Jeong-kyun
The Lovers and the Despot release dates in Australia
- First release (worldwide)
Release dates: TMDB.
Cast and crew of The Lovers and the Despot
- Paul Courtenay Hyuas Shin Sang-ok
- Yuna Shinas Choi Eun-hee
- Choi Eun-heeas Self - Actress / Various Roles
- Michael Yias Self - US Intelligence Officer
- Shin Jeong-kyunas Self - Choi and Shin's Son
- Shin Myung-yimas Self - Choi and Shin's Daughter
- Choi Kyung-okas Self - Choi's Brother
- Iain T. A. Hallas Self - RHK Police Inspector (1975-79)
- Pierre Rissientas Self - Film Critic
- Lee Jang-hoas Self - Filmmaker
- David Straubas Self - US SD Officer (1984-86)
- Jang Jin-sunas Self - Kim's Former Court Poet
- Nishida Tetsuoas Self - Film Critic
- Derek Malcolmas Self - Film Critic
- Dean S. Robinsonas Self - Vienna US Embassy Officer (1985-87)
- Director
- Robert Cannan, Ross Adam
- Writer
- Jim Hession, Robert Cannan, Ross Adam
- Producer
- Robert Cannan, Ross Adam, Natasha Dack Ojumu
- Original Music Composer
- Nathan Halpern
Cast and crew: TMDB.
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Is The Lovers and the Despot on Netflix in Australia?
No, The Lovers and the Despot is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is streaming on DocPlay and free on Tubi.
Can I watch The Lovers and the Despot for free in Australia?
Yes, you can watch The Lovers and the Despot for free in Australia on Tubi. Free services are paid for by ads. It was added to Tubi on 27 August 2026.
Can I rent or buy The Lovers and the Despot in Australia?
Yes, you can rent or buy The Lovers and the Despot in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $8.99).
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