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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
ProducersJeong Won-chan·Jang Young-hwan

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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 is streaming on Rakuten Viki and The Roku Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, 1987: When the Day Comes is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Rakuten Viki and The Roku Channel.

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1987: When the Day Comes isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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1987: When the Day Comes is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel in United States.