The Match
When a legendary Go master loses his title to a one-time friend and protégé, he sets out to reclaim it in a high-stakes battle of wits and skill.
Where to watch The Match in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open The Match there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Match streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Match
The Match is a 2025 Korean-language drama and history film directed by Kim Hyung-joo. The cast is led by Lee Byung-hun, Yoo Ah-in, Ko Chang-seok. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Match was produced by Moonlight Film and BH Entertainment and made in South Korea. It was released on March 26, 2025.
- Director
- Kim Hyung-joo
- Writers
- Kim Hyung-joo, Yoon Jong-bin
- Release date
- March 26, 2025
- Original language
- Korean
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Production
- Moonlight Film, BH Entertainment
The Match cast & crew
The Match was directed by Kim Hyung-joo and written by Kim Hyung-joo and Yoon Jong-bin.
The cast features Lee Byung-hun as Cho Hoon-hyun, Yoo Ah-in as Lee Chang-ho, Ko Chang-seok as Seung-pil, Hyun Bong-sik as Yong-gak, Moon Jeong-hee as Jung Mi-hwa, and Jo Woo-jin as Gi-cheol.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jo Yeong-wook, cinematography is by Yu Eok, and it was produced by Kim Tae-won and Kuk Su-ran.
Is The Match worth watching?
The Match holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 81 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, The Match is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Match
In United States, you can stream The Match on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Match
Lee Byung-hun
Cho Hoon-hyun
Yoo Ah-in
Lee Chang-ho
Ko Chang-seok
Seung-pil
Hyun Bong-sik
Yong-gak
Moon Jeong-hee
Jung Mi-hwa
Jo Woo-jin
Gi-cheol
Son Jong-hak
President Yoon
Kim Kang-hoon
Young Lee Chang-ho
Nam Moon-chul
Teacher Baek
Ju Jin-mo
Gyu-sang
Jeon Moo-song
Hwa-choon
Jeong Seok-yong
Jae-ryong
The Match — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Match in United States?
The Match is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Match on Netflix?
Yes — The Match is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Match in?
The Match is originally in Korean, with audio tracks including Japanese, Mandarin, English, Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Match?
The Match runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is The Match rated?
It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 81 ratings.
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