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The Day He Arrives

6.920111h 19mMovieDrama

A film director who no longer makes films arrives in Seoul to meet a close friend. When the friend doesn't show up, he wanders the city aimlessly for three days, grabbing drinks and meeting women, with each day playing out like a version of the last.

DirectorHong Sang-soo
WriterHong Sang-soo
ProducersHong Sang-soo·Kim Cho-hee

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KanopyKanopy
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Cast · Directed by Hong Sang-soo

Yu Jun-sang
Yu Jun-sang
Sungjoon
Kim Sang-joong
Kim Sang-joong
Youngho
Song Seon-mi
Song Seon-mi
Boram
Kim Bo-kyung
Kim Bo-kyung
Kyungjin / Yejeon
Kim Eui-sung
Kim Eui-sung
Joongwon
Park Su-min
Park Su-min
Actress
Baek Jong-hak
Baek Jong-hak
Director　
Ki Joo-bong
Ki Joo-bong
Producer
Bek Hyun-jin
Bek Hyun-jin
Composer
Go Hyun-jung
Go Hyun-jung
Movie Fan
Ahn Jae-hong
Ahn Jae-hong
Student
Bae Yu-ram
Bae Yu-ram
Student

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The Day He Arrives — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Day He Arrives?

The Day He Arrives is streaming on Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Day He Arrives on Netflix?

No, The Day He Arrives is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is The Day He Arrives on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Day He Arrives isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch The Day He Arrives for free?

The Day He Arrives is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.