Hope
“We won't let her shed tears again.”
After 8-year-old So-won narrowly survives a brutal sexual assault, her family labors to help her heal while coping with their own rage and grief.
Where to watch Hope in United States
Kanopy
Plex
OnDemandKorea
Tubi TV
Amazon VideoClick a service to open Hope there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Hope streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Plex, OnDemandKorea, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Netflix, wavve, Watcha, Netflix Standard with Ads | Google Play Movies |
About Hope
Hope is a 2013 Korean-language drama film directed by Lee Joon-ik. The cast is led by Sul Kyung-gu, Uhm Ji-won, Lee Re. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 8.4/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Plex, OnDemandKorea.
Hope was produced by Lotte Entertainment, Film Momentum, and Michigan Venture Capital and made in South Korea. It was released on October 2, 2013.
- Director
- Lee Joon-ik
- Writers
- Jo Joong-hoon, Kim Ji-hye
- Release date
- October 2, 2013
- Original language
- Korean
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Production
- Lotte Entertainment, Film Momentum, Michigan Venture Capital
Hope cast & crew
Hope was directed by Lee Joon-ik and written by Jo Joong-hoon and Kim Ji-hye.
The cast features Sul Kyung-gu as Dong-hoon, Uhm Ji-won as Mi-hee, Lee Re as So-won, Kim Sang-ho as Gwang-sik, Kim Hae-sook as Psychiatrist Jung-sook, and Ra Mi-ran as Young-suk's Mother.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bang Jun-seok, cinematography is by Kim Tae-kyeong, and it was produced by Byun Bong-hyun and Seong Chang-yeon.
Is Hope worth watching?
Hope holds an audience score of 8.4/10 from 863 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Hope is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hope
In United States, you can stream Hope on Kanopy, Plex, OnDemandKorea, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Hope
Sul Kyung-gu
Dong-hoon
Uhm Ji-won
Mi-hee
Lee Re
So-won
Kim Sang-ho
Gwang-sik
Kim Hae-sook
Psychiatrist Jung-sook
Ra Mi-ran
Young-suk's Mother
Kwon Tae-won
Detective Squad Chief
Kang Shin-chul
Prosecutor
Seo Hyun-woo
Paramedic
Cha Mi-kyeong
Vice Principal
Jeong Min-sung
Reporter
Ahn Se-ha
Cocomong Costumed Part-Timer
Hope — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hope in United States?
Hope is streaming on Kanopy, Plex, OnDemandKorea, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Hope on Kanopy?
Yes — Hope is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Hope in?
Hope is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hope?
Hope runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is Hope rated?
It holds a 8.4/10 audience score from 863 ratings.
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