The Wedding Day (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.6

Released in 1957, The Wedding Day is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Lee Byung-il, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. Master Maeng is very proud that an influential family will soon be his esteemed in-laws when his loving daughter, Mi-yeon, marries their son. A few days before the wedding Maeng hears a rumor that his future son-in-law has a cripple leg. Regretting that he can't give his lovely daughter to a cripple, he decides to marry his maid to him instead. Unexpectedly the future son-in-law shows up at the wedding hall and he is not a cripple, but a healthy and handsome youth. Feeling embarrassed, there is no way but to wed the maid to him. The Wedding Day is a recreation of A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng, a comical play by Oh Yeong Jin. The first Korean film to win an international film award.
Who’s in it. The Wedding Day stars Kim Seung-ho as Maeng Jin-sa, Mi-ryeong Jo as Ip-bun, Kim Yu-Hee as Gap-bun and Choi Hyeon as Mi-eon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Wedding Day 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 Wedding Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wedding Day tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wedding Day (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wedding Day change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wedding Day worth watching?
- The Wedding Day holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wedding Day?
- The Wedding Day stars Kim Seung-ho, Mi-ryeong Jo, Kim Yu-Hee, Choi Hyeon and Haecheon Song.
- When was The Wedding Day released?
- The Wedding Day was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.