Kim's Convenience (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 2016, Kim's Convenience is a comedy series.
What it’s about. The funny, heartfelt story of The Kims, a Korean-Canadian family, running a convenience store in downtown Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Kim ('Appa' and 'Umma') immigrated to Toronto in the '80s to set up shop near Regent Park and had two kids, Jung and Janet who are now young adults. However, when Jung was 16, he and Appa had a major falling out involving a physical fight, stolen money and Jung leaving home. Father and son have been estranged since.
Who’s in it. Kim's Convenience stars Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Appa, Jean Yoon as Umma, Andrea Bang as Janet Kim and Simu Liu as Jung Kim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Kim's Convenience has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Kim's Convenience page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kim's Convenience tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kim's Convenience (2016)?
- In US, Kim's Convenience is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kim's Convenience worth watching?
- Kim's Convenience holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kim's Convenience?
- Kim's Convenience stars Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Jean Yoon, Andrea Bang, Simu Liu and Andrew Phung.
- When was Kim's Convenience released?
- Kim's Convenience was released in 2016.