Poetry
A South Korean woman in her sixties enrolls in a poetry class as she grapples with her faltering memory and her grandson's appalling wrongdoing.
Where to watch Poetry in United States
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PlexClick a service to open Poetry there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Poetry streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Plex, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Netflix, wavve, Watcha, Netflix Standard with Ads | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Poetry
Poetry is a 2010 Korean-language drama film directed by Lee Chang-dong. The cast is led by Yoon Jeong-hee, David Lee, Kim Hee-ra. It has a runtime of 2h 19m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla.
Poetry was produced by UniKorea Pictures and Pinehouse Film and made in South Korea. It was released on May 13, 2010. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Lee Chang-dong
- Writers
- Lee Chang-dong
- Release date
- May 13, 2010
- Original language
- Korean
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- UniKorea Pictures, Pinehouse Film
Poetry cast & crew
Poetry was directed by Lee Chang-dong and written by Lee Chang-dong.
The cast features Yoon Jeong-hee as Yang Mi-ja, David Lee as Jong-wook, Kim Hee-ra as Elder Kang, Ahn Nae-sang as Ki-beom's Father, Kim Yong-taek as Poet, and Park Myung-shin as Hee-jin's Mother.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Kim Hyun-seok and it was produced by Choi Seong-min and Youm Tae-soon.
Is Poetry worth watching?
Poetry holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 337 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 19m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Poetry is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Poetry
In United States, you can stream Poetry on Criterion Channel, Kanopy, and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Poetry
Yoon Jeong-hee
Yang Mi-ja
David Lee
Jong-wook
Kim Hee-ra
Elder Kang
Ahn Nae-sang
Ki-beom's Father
Kim Yong-taek
Poet
Park Myung-shin
Hee-jin's Mother
Jang Hye-jin
Mr. Kang's Second Daughter-in-Law
Kim Nam-jin
Soo-ok
Kim Jong-goo
Park Sang-tae
Kim Hye-jung
Jo Mi-hye
Min Bok-gi
Soon-jeong's Father
Kim Ja-young
Bus Woman
Poetry — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Poetry in United States?
Poetry is streaming on Criterion Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Poetry on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Poetry is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Poetry in?
Poetry is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Poetry?
Poetry runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).
▸What is Poetry rated?
It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 337 ratings.
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