The Poet and the Boy (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2017, The Poet and the Boy is a drama film directed by Kim Yang-hee, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A married poet meets a teenage boy working at a donut shop and helplessly develops feelings for him.
Who’s in it. The Poet and the Boy stars Yang Ik-june as Poet, Jeon Hye-jin as Wife, Jung Ga-ram as Boy and Bang Eun-hee as Boy's mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Poet and the Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Poet and the Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Poet and the Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Poet and the Boy (2017)?
- In US, The Poet and the Boy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Poet and the Boy worth watching?
- The Poet and the Boy holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Poet and the Boy?
- The Poet and the Boy stars Yang Ik-june, Jeon Hye-jin, Jung Ga-ram, Bang Eun-hee and Kim Sung-kyun.
- When was The Poet and the Boy released?
- The Poet and the Boy was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.