My Sassy Girl
Ignited by what may be the most hilariously disastrous meet-cute in cinema history, MY SASSY GIRL reinvented the romcom with wild aplomb. An unassuming young man’s whole world is turned upside down when a beautiful and ferocious female force of nature takes his life by storm. Their ensuing tumultuous relationship both scales the heights of blockbuster movie fantasies and descends the poignant depths of heartache in this outrageous and uplifting ode to true love.
Based on a South Korean netizen’s blog of reportedly true stories about his girlfriend, the film proved a massive sleeper hit and one of the most influential Asian films of the 21st century. A must-see contemporary classic, MY SASSY GIRL is an “unabashed crowd-pleaser that mixes genres with the audacious abandon that makes Korean cinema so much fun” (Film at Lincoln Center). Presented newly restored in 4K from the original negative.
Director & Cast
- Director: Jae-young Kwak
- Starring: Cha Tae-hyun
- Starring: Jun Ji-hyun
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Reviews
- "An endearing love story that features a perfect union of romance and comedy. The mesmerizing allure of the film’s overarching love story and quirky sensibilities make it a timeless entry in the romantic comedy genre."
- "A wild ride romance that’s by turns lovably goofy, heart-tuggingly sentimental, and stand-up-and-cheer rousing, My Sassy Girl is an unabashed crowd-pleaser that mixes genres with the audacious abandon that makes Korean cinema so much fun."
- "Inspired by a true story about a guy’s online blog detailing his relationship with a girl, “My Sassy Girl” was an absolute phenomenon in Korea, and in much of Asia in general. The pinnacle of Korean rom-com movies and copied over and over, it never really invented the game in the first place. However, it did perfect it."
Best Asian Film
Hong Kong Film Awards
Most Popular Film
Fantasia Film Festival
Best Actress
Grand Bell Awards, South Korea
Best Screenplay, Adapted
Grand Bell Awards, South Korea
Audience Award
New York Asian Film Festival
Best New Actor
Blue Dragon Awards
Best Foreign Language Film
Hochi Film Awards
Best Foreign Film
Awards of the Japanese Academy
Shanghai Int'l. Film Festival
Now Playing
Venue |
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State |
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| Austin Film Society | Austin | TX | August 20, 2026 | |
| CCA Cinematheque | Santa Fe | NM | August 21, 2026 | |
| River Oaks Theater | Houston | TX | September 13, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mueller | Austin | TX | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Littleton | Littleton | CO | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lower Manhattan | New York City | NY | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Raleigh | Raleigh | NC | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Stone Oak | San Antonio | TX | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema New Mission | San Francisco | CA | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Mountain View | Mountain View | CA | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Valley Fair | Santa Clara | CA | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Boston Seaport | Boston | MA | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Woodbury | Woodbury | MN | September 18, 2026 | |
| Balboa Theater | San Francisco | CA | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Yonkers | Yonkers | NY | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Crystal City | Arlington | VA | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Loudoun | Ashburn | VA | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Charlottesville | Charlottesville | VA | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DC Bryant Street | Washington | DC | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi | TX | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Laredo | Laredo | TX | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Downtown Brooklyn | Brooklyn | NY | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Springfield | Springfield | MO | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Wrigleyville | Chicago | IL | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Cedars | Dallas | TX | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Denton | Denton | TX | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Sloans Lake | Denver | CO | September 18, 2026 | |
| Alamo Drafthouse Cinema La Vista | La Vista | NE | September 18, 2026 | |
| Cleveland Cinematheque | Cleveland | OH | September 26, 2026 | |