The Preparation (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2017, The Preparation is a drama film directed by Cho Young-jun, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. In-gyu has intellectual disability. His mother, Ae-soon, takes care of him, nagging him all the time. One day, she is diagnosed with terminal cancer and prepares for her son's independence.
Who’s in it. The Preparation stars Goh Doo-shim as Ae-soon, Kim Sung-kyun as In-gyu, Yoo Sun as Moon-kyung and Park Cheol-min as Chief Park, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Preparation sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Preparation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Preparation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Preparation (2017)?
- In US, The Preparation is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Preparation worth watching?
- The Preparation holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Preparation?
- The Preparation stars Goh Doo-shim, Kim Sung-kyun, Yoo Sun, Park Cheol-min and Shin Se-kyung.
- When was The Preparation released?
- The Preparation was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.