Sign in

The Old Woman with the Knife

2025·Movie
2h 3min
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic–6.0Rotten Tomatoes93%–
IMDb6.1Metacritic–6.0Rotten Tomatoes93%–

Watch

PrimeThe RokuKanopyPlex

Set your services

The Old Woman with the Knife fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Violence8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

Skip it if

Graphic violence bothers you

Find more like it

Suspense movies

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Now I see who you are.

Aging assassin Hornclaw has seen it all, but she never expected to mentor a reckless rookie like Bullfight. As their unlikely bond deepens, cracks form in the underworld they navigate together. When Hornclaw discovers someone wants her dead, she's thrust into a deadly game of deception. With enemies closing in and trust in short supply, survival means staying sharp—both blade and mind.
Assassin ThrillerGritty UnderworldMentorship DramaHigh-Stakes SurvivalCharacter-Driven ActionDeception & BetrayalKorean Crime DramaNeo-Noir Elements

Crew

Directed by:
Min Kyu-dong, Choi Seong-eun, Gwak Byeong-min
Written by:
Min Kyu-dong, Ku Byung-mo, Kim Dong-wan
Produced by:
Min Jin-soo, Park Jae-sung, Lee Ki-hun
Composed by:
Gong Tae-won, Kim Jun-seong, Son Yong-ik

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Old Woman with the Knife

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Old Woman with the Knife legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyPlexFawesomeHi-YAHTubi TVAmasian TV

The Old Woman with the Knife is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Old Woman with the Knife worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Old Woman with the Knife rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Old Woman with the Knife?

2 h 3 min

The Old Woman with the Knife runs 2 h 3 min.

Is The Old Woman with the Knife based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Old Woman with the Knife?

Critics93
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate The Old Woman with the Knife higher (93) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Old Woman with the Knife in?

KoreanEnglish

It was made in Korean, with some English. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Old Woman with the Knife?

15ATBECACHDEGBGGIDIEITNLPLSGTW+1

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Old Woman with the Knife in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.