The Novelist's Film
A novelist visits a bookstore run by a young colleague who's been out of touch, then takes a walk with a film director and his wife. She meets an actress and tries to convince her to make a film together.
Where to watch The Novelist's Film in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Novelist's Film there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Novelist's Film streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | filmfriend | — |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Apple TV Store |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About The Novelist's Film
The Novelist's Film is a 2022 Korean-language drama film directed by Hong Sang-soo. The cast is led by Lee Hye-young, Kim Min-hee, Seo Young-hwa. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
The Novelist's Film was produced by Jeonwonsa Film and made in South Korea. It was released on April 21, 2022, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Hong Sang-soo
- Writers
- Hong Sang-soo
- Release date
- April 21, 2022
- Original language
- Korean
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Budget
- $0 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Jeonwonsa Film
The Novelist's Film cast & crew
The Novelist's Film was directed by Hong Sang-soo and written by Hong Sang-soo.
The cast features Lee Hye-young as Junhee, Kim Min-hee as Gilsu, Seo Young-hwa as Sewon, Park Mi-so as Hyunwoo, Kwon Hae-hyo as Hyojin, and Cho Yun-hee as Yangjoo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hong Sang-soo, cinematography is by Hong Sang-soo, and it was produced by Hong Sang-soo.
Is The Novelist's Film worth watching?
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Novelist's Film is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Novelist's Film
In United States, you can stream The Novelist's Film on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Novelist's Film
Lee Hye-young
Junhee
Kim Min-hee
Gilsu
Seo Young-hwa
Sewon
Park Mi-so
Hyunwoo
Kwon Hae-hyo
Hyojin
Cho Yun-hee
Yangjoo
Ha Seong-guk
Gyeongwoo
Ki Joo-bong
Mansoo
Lee Eun-mi
Jaewon
Kim Si-ha
Child
The Novelist's Film — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Novelist's Film in United States?
The Novelist's Film is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Novelist's Film on Kanopy?
Yes — The Novelist's Film is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Novelist's Film in?
The Novelist's Film is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Novelist's Film?
The Novelist's Film runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is The Novelist's Film rated?
The Novelist's Film is rated NR. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 49 ratings.
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