A Day Off (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1968, A Day Off is a drama and romance film directed by Lee Man-hee, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. With superb artistic sensibility, the film depicts the bleak reality faced by Korea’s youth during the late 1960s, when the country was hurtling toward the Constitutional revision enforced by President Park Chung-hee to ensure the longevity of his government.
Who’s in it. A Day Off stars Shin Seong-il as Heo-wook, Ji Yun-seong as Ji-yeon, Kim Sun-cheol as Gyu-je and Kim Seong-ok, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, A Day Off has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Day Off page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Day Off tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Day Off (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Day Off change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Day Off worth watching?
- A Day Off holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Day Off?
- A Day Off stars Shin Seong-il, Ji Yun-seong, Kim Sun-cheol, Kim Seong-ok and An Eun-suk.
- When was A Day Off released?
- A Day Off was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.