Detention
2019, Chinese. Directed by John Hsu.
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In the 1960s, two classmates go looking for their missing friends and teachers, all of whom took part in an illegal book club, only to come face to face with ghosts and deformed monsters that have taken over their school.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 121 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Detention
Detention is streaming on OVID in India.
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Details
- Released
- 20 September 2019
- Original title
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- Country
- Taiwan
- Written by
- Chien Shih-keng, Lyra Fu, John Hsu
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What Detention is based on
Detention is based on Detention, a 2017 video game, published by Red Candle Games.
Video game · 2017
Detention
Published by Red Candle Games
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Detention: quick answers
Is Detention worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 121 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Detention?
Detention runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Detention have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Detention. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Detention parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Detention yet.
Which OTT platform is Detention on?
Detention is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Detention?
If you liked Detention, try The Silenced, A Tale of Two Sisters, Voices.
Who directed Detention?
Detention (2019) was directed by John Hsu and stars Gingle Wang, Fu Meng-po, Tseng Jing-hua.
What is Detention based on?
Detention is based on Detention, a 2017 video game, published by Red Candle Games.