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The Poet and the Boy

2017Movie1 h 50 min

Drama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

Summary

Trapped in routine, a Jeju poet finds himself drawn to a boy—and to emotions he’s never dared name.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

12 of 12

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Directed by
Kim Yang-hee
Written by
Kim Yang-hee
Produced by
Lee Jung-eun, An Young-jin
Music by
Koo Ja-wan

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Facts

September 14, 2017 · 1 h 50 min · Sexual Content

Released
September 14, 2017
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
4 countries

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Where can I stream The Poet and the Boy?

The RokuTubi TV

In the United States, The Poet and the Boy is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Poet and the Boy worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Poet and the Boy good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Poet and the Boy plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Poet and the Boy in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.