The Coachman (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1961, The Coachman is a drama and war film directed by Kang Dae-jin, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A man tries to raise his two sons and two daughters under some of the most adverse conditions known to man. The father operates a horse-drawn cart, but in a city that is modernizing after the destruction of the Korean War, automobiles are making carts obsolete. The children are experiencing difficulties as well. The eldest son has flunked the bar exam twice and is not hopeful of passing it a third time to become a lawyer. The eldest daughter is mute and married to an abusive husband. The younger daughter tries to pose as a rich university student to move up in life. The youngest son has a penchant for petty theft.
Who’s in it. The Coachman stars Kim Seung-ho as Ha Chun-sam, Shin Young-kyun as Eldest son, Mi-ryeong Jo as Ok-rye (Eldest daughter) and Hwang Hae as Kim Chang-soo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Coachman 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 The Coachman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Coachman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Coachman (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Coachman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Coachman worth watching?
- The Coachman holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Coachman?
- The Coachman stars Kim Seung-ho, Shin Young-kyun, Mi-ryeong Jo, Hwang Hae and Hwang Jung-seun.
- When was The Coachman released?
- The Coachman was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.