The Day He Arrives
2011, Korean. Directed by Hong Sang-soo.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 86 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Day He Arrives
The Day He Arrives isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
Free
Kanopy
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTubeAvailability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 8 September 2011
- Original title
- 북촌방향
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Hong Sang-soo
- Box office
- $12K
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Day He Arrives
Tale of Cinema
2005 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
High Society
2018 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Safety of Objects
2002 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hounddog
2008 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Burning
2018 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Tazza: The Hidden Card
2014 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Best of the Best
1989 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Bastard Out of Carolina
1996 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Lucky Them
2013 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Possible Love
2026 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Day He Arrives: quick answers
Is The Day He Arrives worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 86 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Day He Arrives?
The Day He Arrives runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
Does The Day He Arrives have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Day He Arrives. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Day He Arrives parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Day He Arrives yet.
Which OTT platform is The Day He Arrives on?
The Day He Arrives isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Day He Arrives?
If you liked The Day He Arrives, try Tale of Cinema, High Society, The Safety of Objects.
Who directed The Day He Arrives?
The Day He Arrives (2011) was directed by Hong Sang-soo and stars Yu Jun-sang, Kim Sang-joong, Song Seon-mi.