Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema(2026)
미스터김, 영화관에 가다
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema Synopsis
After the COVID-19 pandemic, Busan International Film Festival founder Kim Dong-ho, at eighty-five, picks up a camcorder for the first time and decides to make a documentary. His lens turns toward cinemas struggling through the crisis, as beloved theaters vanish amid dwindling audiences. Seeking to reconnect with old friends, "Mr. Kim" — now nearing ninety — travels the world to talk with filmmakers and cinephiles. Through these encounters, he reflects on cinema’s past and future, finding wisdom and resilience in a time of transformation. His journey becomes a meditation on change, memory, and the enduring spirit of film.
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema (2026) is a documentary film directed by Kim Dong-ho, released on February 19, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Kim Dong-ho, Lee Chang-dong, Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon Ho. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Kim Dong-ho
- Producers:
- Park Min-jeong
- Cinematographer:
- Lee Seong-taek
- Composer:
- Jo Yeong-wook
- Production:
- Sanai Pictures, Tiger Studio
- Status:
- Released
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kim Dong-ho
as Self
Lee Chang-dong
as Self
Park Chan-wook
as Self
Bong Joon Ho
as Self
Hirokazu Kore-eda
as Self
Tsai Ming-liang
as Self
Garin Nugroho
as Self
Im Kwon-taek
as Self
Tang Wei
as Self
Kim Tae-yong
as Self
Luc Besson
as Self
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Kim Dong-ho, produced by Park Min-jeong.
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Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema online?
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Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema (2026) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema?
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The main cast of Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema (2026) includes Kim Dong-ho, Lee Chang-dong, Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon Ho and Hirokazu Kore-eda. The film was directed by Kim Dong-ho. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema released?
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Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema was released on February 19, 2026 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema worth watching?
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Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema (2026) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.