Have Fun in Pyongyang (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2019, Have Fun in Pyongyang is a documentary film directed by Pierre-Olivier François, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Is it possible to have fun in Pyongyang? Can one be joyful in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea? If so, who can? Everyone? Doing what? Why does Kim Jong-un bet on amusement parks, skis trails, and tourism? This film allows to go beyond mass parades and recurring missile crisis, to meet the people of North Korean “Hermit Kingdom”. The authors have been there dozen times, like amateur anthropologists, filming during eight years parties and harvests, factories and singing contests, Pyongyang and the countryside – and interviewing North Korean people.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Have Fun in Pyongyang has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Magellan TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Have Fun in Pyongyang page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Have Fun in Pyongyang (2019)?
- In US, Have Fun in Pyongyang is available to stream on Magellan TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Have Fun in Pyongyang worth watching?
- Have Fun in Pyongyang holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Have Fun in Pyongyang released?
- Have Fun in Pyongyang was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.