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The Villainess

2017·Movie
2h 9min
IMDb6.6Metacritic646.9Rotten Tomatoes85%66%

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The Villainess fingerprint

Relentless energy, stunning style, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline10
  • Fast Pace10
  • Violence10

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos4
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing9
  • Visual Stylization9

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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About

An endless vengeance begins.

Honed from childhood into a merciless killing machine by a criminal organization, assassin Sook-hee is recruited with the promise of freedom after ten years of service. However, secrets from her past destroy everything she’s worked for and now she embarks on a roaring rampage of revenge.
Violent ActionRevenge ThrillerStylish CinematographyFemale AssassinHigh-OctaneCrimeIntrigueSouth Korean Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Jung Byung-gil, Choi Eun-jong
Written by:
Jung Byung-gil, Jung Byeong-sik
Produced by:
Kim Woo-taek, Jung Byung-gil, Jung Byeong-sik
Composed by:
Koo Ja-wan, Kim Gi-nam, Sung Yoon-yong

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Villainess

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Where can I stream The Villainess legally?

PrimePeacockThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVVIX

The Villainess is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Hi-YAH, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Villainess worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Villainess rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Villainess?

2 h 9 min

The Villainess runs 2 h 9 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Villainess?

Critics75
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate The Villainess higher (75) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Villainess a box office hit?

Budget$125,000
Box office$9 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $125,000 to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 69.9 times its budget.

What language is The Villainess in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Villainess?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Villainess in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Villainess use?

BookendsBroken BirdTrauma Conga LineRoaring Rampage of RevengeDeath of a ChildOffing the OffspringAn Arm and a LegDowner EndingDark Action GirlGory Discretion ShotEvil Laugh"Back to Camera" Poseand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for The Villainess, including Bookends, Broken Bird, Trauma Conga Line.