The Puppet (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 2013, The Puppet is a thriller and horror film directed by Kwon Young-rak, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. A jaded psychiatrist sees a client who is having hallucinations. He uses hypnotism to seek answers into her dark past, but soon gets wrapped up in her delusions and starts to fall for her charms...

Who’s in it. The Puppet stars So Young Han as Yoo-Ri, Koo Ji-sung as Hyeon-Jin, Lee Jong-soo as Ji-Hoon and Won Ki-jun as Joon-ki.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Puppet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Puppet page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Puppet tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Puppet (2013)?
In US, The Puppet is available to stream on Film Movement Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Puppet worth watching?
The Puppet holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Puppet?
The Puppet stars So Young Han, Koo Ji-sung, Lee Jong-soo and Won Ki-jun.
When was The Puppet released?
The Puppet was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.