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Call the Midwife (2012)

English · Drama · 52 min · 15
★ 7.6 Early — still settling 267 ratings
▸ Must watch
Released 15 Jan 2012
Page updated 25 Sept 2026

Call the Midwife is streaming in South Korea on Watcha.

The verdict

Call the Midwife stood out as one of the better-rated English series of its release window. It's sitting at 7.6/10 on TMDB across 267 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 52 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on Watcha.

Is it worth starting?

This is 15 seasons deep — English drama, not one for younger kids. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.

Why
It rates 7.6/10 on 267 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
Skip if
you don't want to start something several seasons deep
Best for
A long run rather than a single sitting

Story

Drama following the lives of a group of midwives working in the poverty-stricken East End of London during the 1950s, based on the best-selling memoirs of Jennifer Worth.

Good to know

Runtime~52 min per episode
Watch with family?15 · Older kids & up
GenreDrama
LanguageEnglish
Best screenStream at home

Director

Heidi Thomas

Cast

Vanessa Redgrave
Vanessa Redgrave
Jennifer Worth (voice)
Jenny Agutter
Jenny Agutter
Sister Julienne
Judy Parfitt
Judy Parfitt
Sister Monica Joan
Molly Vevers
Molly Vevers
Sister Catherine
Rebecca Gethings
Rebecca Gethings
Sister Veronica
Natalie Quarry
Natalie Quarry
Nurse Rosalind Clifford

Where to watch in South Korea

Watcha

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.

Trailer

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Frequently asked

Is Call the Midwife worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 7.6/10 on audience ratings. This is 15 seasons deep — English drama, not one for younger kids. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
Where can I watch Call the Midwife?
You can stream Call the Midwife in South Korea on Watcha.
Is Call the Midwife family friendly?
Call the Midwife is rated 15. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Call the Midwife in?
Call the Midwife is an English series (Drama).
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