How to Watch Possible Love on Netflix
Possible Love streams on Netflix worldwide starting Friday, November 6, 2026. It's the first film in eight years from South Korean director Lee Chang-dong, whose last movie was 2018's Burning, and it stars Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung and Cho Yeo-jeong.
Before it reaches Netflix, the film opens in select U.S. theaters on October 23. Netflix says South Korea has picked Possible Love as its submission for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards, so it's likely to stay in the awards conversation through the winter.
Possible Love at a glance
| Netflix date | Friday, November 6, 2026 (worldwide) |
|---|---|
| U.S. theaters | Select theaters from October 23, 2026 |
| Director | Lee Chang-dong |
| Writers | Lee Chang-dong and Oh Jung-mi |
| Language | Korean, with subtitles on Netflix |
| Rating | R |
| Running time | 2 hours, 47 minutes |
| Format | Netflix film |
What Possible Love is about
The film follows two married couples whose lives start to overlap. Mi-ok, played by Jeon Do-yeon, lives quietly with her laid-off husband Ho-seok, played by Sul Kyung-gu, and their young son. A funeral brings them into contact with Ye-ji, a documentary filmmaker making a film about workers who lost their jobs, and her well-off husband Sang-woo.
When Mi-ok agrees to be filmed, she grows close to Ye-ji and finds herself drawn to the hard-to-read Sang-woo. As the two couples spend more time together, including a vacation Ye-ji suggests they take as a group, cracks start to show in both marriages.
Possible Love cast
- Jeon Do-yeon as Mi-ok
- Sul Kyung-gu as Ho-seok
- Cho Yeo-jeong as Ye-ji
- Zo In-sung as Sang-woo
Jeon won the best actress prize at Cannes for Lee's Secret Sunshine, and Sul starred in his Peppermint Candy and Oasis, so the film reunites the director with two longtime collaborators. Cho is best known in the U.S. for Parasite.
Theaters or Netflix?
If you live near a theater showing it, you can see Possible Love on a big screen starting October 23. Everyone else can stream it on Netflix on November 6. Netflix hasn't posted a release hour, so search for Possible Love in the app that day. The film is long, at close to three hours, so it's worth planning a full evening for it.
How to watch with DIRECTV
Netflix isn't a DIRECTV channel, but the DIRECTV Gemini device runs Google TV, so you can open the Netflix app and switch back to live TV with the same remote. Our guide on how to get Netflix with DIRECTV explains your options, our Netflix plans review compares tiers, and our DIRECTV Gemini guide covers setup.
Frequently asked questions
When does Possible Love come out on Netflix?
Possible Love streams on Netflix worldwide starting Friday, November 6, 2026.
Is Possible Love in theaters?
Yes. It opens in select U.S. theaters on October 23, 2026, two weeks before it streams on Netflix.
Who directed Possible Love?
Lee Chang-dong directed it and co-wrote it with Oh Jung-mi. It's his first film since Burning in 2018.
Who is in the cast of Possible Love?
Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Cho Yeo-jeong and Zo In-sung play the two married couples at the center of the story.
Is Possible Love in English?
No. It's a Korean-language film, and Netflix offers subtitles and other language options in the app.
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Details reviewed October 22, 2026. Release dates are set by Netflix and may change. Streaming prices, plans and availability vary and are subject to change. Possible Love, Netflix, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.