Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema (2026)
Overview
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.
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Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema 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
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Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema came out on February 19, 2026.
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Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema holds a 7.5/10 average from 2 TMDB user ratings. That puts it among the best-reviewed movies out there.
How long is Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema?
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
