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1987: When the Day Comes

8.020172h 9mMovieDramaHistoryThriller

In 1987 Korea under an oppressive military regime, the unlawful interrogation and death of a college student ignite ordinary citizens to fight for the truth and bring about justice.

DirectorJang Joon-hwan
WriterKim Kyung-chan
ProducersJang Young-hwan·Jeong Won-chan

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jang Joon-hwan

KYKim Yun-seok
Kim Yun-seok
Park Cheo-won
HJHa Jung-woo
Ha Jung-woo
Prosecutor Choi Hwan
YHYoo Hai-jin
Yoo Hai-jin
Han Byung-yong
KTKim Tae-ri
Kim Tae-ri
Yeon-hee
PHPark Hee-soon
Park Hee-soon
Detective Jo Han-kyung
LHLee Hee-jun
Lee Hee-jun
Reporter Yoon Sang-sam
SKSul Kyung-gu
Sul Kyung-gu
Kim Jung-nam
YJYeo Jin-goo
Yeo Jin-goo
Park Jong-chul
GDGang Dong-won
Gang Dong-won
Lee Han-yeol
MSMoon Sung-keun
Moon Sung-keun
Jang Se-dong
YSYoo Seung-mok
Yoo Seung-mok
Yoo Jung-bang
HBHyun Bong-sik
Hyun Bong-sik
Mr. Park

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1987: When the Day Comes — streaming FAQ

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1987: When the Day Comes is streaming on Rakuten Viki in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, 1987: When the Day Comes is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Rakuten Viki.

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No, 1987: When the Day Comes isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Rakuten Viki instead.

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1987: When the Day Comes is available on Rakuten Viki in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.