The Novelist's Film
2022, Korean. Directed by Hong Sang-soo.
A novelist visits a bookstore run by a young colleague who's been out of touch, then takes a walk with a film director and his wife. She meets an actress and tries to convince her to make a film together.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Novelist's Film
The Novelist's Film isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 21 April 2022
- Original title
- 소설가의 영화
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Hong Sang-soo
- Budget
- $72K
- Box office
- $382K
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The Novelist's Film: quick answers
Is The Novelist's Film worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Novelist's Film?
The Novelist's Film runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Novelist's Film have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Novelist's Film. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Novelist's Film parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Novelist's Film is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Novelist's Film on?
The Novelist's Film isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Novelist's Film?
If you liked The Novelist's Film, try The Girl in the Book, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds, Home Run.
Who directed The Novelist's Film?
The Novelist's Film (2022) was directed by Hong Sang-soo and stars Lee Hye-young, Kim Min-hee, Seo Young-hwa.