Name: Poetry
Genre: Drama
Released: 2010-05-13
Duration: 2 h 19 min
Cast: Yoon Jeong-hee, David Lee, Kim Hee-ra, Ahn Nae-sang, Kim Yong-taek

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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.

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Elderly Protagonist
Poetry & Memory
Family Drama
Moral Dilemma
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Contemplative
Subtle Realism

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Directed by: Lee Chang-dong
Written by: Lee Chang-dong
Produced by: Lee Joon-dong
Music by: Lee Seung-chul, Han Myung-hwan

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May 13, 2010 · 2 h 19 min · Drama

Released: May 13, 2010
Runtime: 2 h 19 min
Genres: Drama
Original language: Korean
Made in: South Korea
Box office: $349,899
Available in: 10 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Poetry?"

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Where can I stream Poetry?

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Criterion

In the United States, Poetry streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Poetry worth watching?

86

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 87). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Is Poetry plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Poetry in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.