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The Handmaiden at a glance
The Handmaiden is a 2016 thriller and drama film, running 2h 25m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on MUBI, BFI Player and Curzon Amazon Channel.
Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2016-06-01
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Genres
- Thriller, Drama, Romance
- Director
- Park Chan-wook
- Original language
- Korean
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 8.2 / 10 · 4,580 votes
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Synopsis
Feature film1930s Korea, in the period of Japanese occupation, a new girl, Sook-hee, is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress, Hideko, who lives a secluded life on a large countryside estate with her domineering Uncle Kouzuki. But the maid has a secret. She is a pickpocket recruited by a swindler posing as a Japanese Count to help him seduce the Lady to steal her fortune.
Cast
14 names
Kim Min-heeLady Hideko
Kim Tae-riSook-hee
Ha Jung-wooCount Fujiwara
Cho Jin-woongUncle Kouzuki
Kim Hae-sookMs. Sasaki
Moon So-riHideko's Aunt
Lee Yong-nyeoBok-soon
Kwak Eun-jinKkeut-dan
Lee Dong-hwiGoo-gai
Jo Eun-hyungYoung Hideko
Rina TakagiHideko's Mother
Han Ha-naJunko
Lee Kyu-jungMaid 1
Kim See-eunMaid 2Questions about The Handmaiden
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Handmaiden in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Handmaiden is listed on MUBI, BFI Player, Curzon Amazon Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Handmaiden suitable for children?
The Handmaiden is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Handmaiden about?
1930s Korea, in the period of Japanese occupation, a new girl, Sook-hee, is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress, Hideko, who lives a secluded life on a large countryside estate with her domineering Uncle Kouzuki. But the maid has a secret. She is a pickpocket recruited by a swindler posing as a Japanese Count…
How long is The Handmaiden?
The Handmaiden runs for 2h 25m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Handmaiden trailer?
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