Where to Watch The Handmaiden (2016) in the US

What it's about

1930s Korea, in the period of Japanese occupation, a new girl (Sookee) 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 elope with him, rob her of her fortune, and lock her up in a madhouse. The plan seems to proceed according to plan until Sookee and Hideko discover some unexpected emotions.

Cast and crew

Director

Park Chan-wook

Writer

Chung Seo-kyung, Sarah Waters, Park Chan-wook

Starring

Kim Min-hee, Ha Jung-woo, Cho Jin-woong

Details

Release date

Sep 2, 2017

Language

Korean, Japanese

Country

South Korea

Box office

$2,006,788

Awards

Won 1 BAFTA Award69 wins & 104 nominations total

Where to Watch The Handmaiden (2016) in the US — common questions

Where to watch The Handmaiden in the United States?

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Can I stream The Handmaiden or do I have to rent it in the United States?

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Can I watch The Handmaiden for free in the United States?

We have not confirmed a free option for The Handmaiden in the United States.