Poetry (2010)
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Poetry is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, wavve, Watcha.
What the audience says
Poetry rates well above most Korean films. It carries a 7.6/10 on TMDB across 356 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 139 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, wavve, Watcha.
Should you spend 2h 19m on it?
2h 19m of Korean drama, not one for younger kids. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
- Why
- Currently 7.6/10 from 356 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 19m |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lee Chang-dong
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 12 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in South Korea
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