Hope (2013)
Hope is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, wavve, Watcha.
The verdict
Hope stands out as one of the better-rated Korean films around at the moment. It's sitting at 8.4/10 on TMDB across 918 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 122-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, wavve, Watcha.
Should you spend 2h 2m on it?
2h 2m of Korean drama, not one for younger kids. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- Currently 8.4/10 from 918 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 2m |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lee Joon-ik
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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