The Handmaiden
2016, Korean. Directed by Park Chan-wook.
You're the one being tricked.
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 to help him seduce the Lady to steal her fortune.
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch The Handmaiden
The Handmaiden is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Details
- Released
- 1 June 2016
- Original title
- 아가씨
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Park Chan-wook, Chung Seo-kyung
- Budget
- $8.6M
- Box office
- $39M
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What The Handmaiden is based on
The Handmaiden is based on Fingersmith, a 2002 novel by Sarah Waters, published by Virago Press.
Novel · 2002
Fingersmith
By Sarah Waters
Published by Virago Press
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The Handmaiden: quick answers
Is The Handmaiden worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.2/10 from 4,585 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Handmaiden?
The Handmaiden runs 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Does The Handmaiden have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Handmaiden. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Handmaiden parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Handmaiden is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Handmaiden on?
The Handmaiden is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Handmaiden?
If you liked The Handmaiden, try Fifty Shades of Grey, Original Sin, Unfaithful.
Who directed The Handmaiden?
The Handmaiden (2016) was directed by Park Chan-wook and stars Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Ha Jung-woo.
What is The Handmaiden based on?
The Handmaiden is based on Fingersmith, a 2002 novel by Sarah Waters, published by Virago Press.