Detention (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2019, Detention is a horror and mystery film directed by John Hsu, running about 102 minutes. “Back to School...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in Taiwan during the 'White Terror' period of martial law, a high school girl who awakens in an empty school, only to find that her entire community has been abandoned except for one other student. Soon they realize that they have entered a realm filled with vengeful spirits and hungry ghosts.
Who’s in it. Detention stars Gingle Wang as Fang Ray Shin, Jing-Hua Tseng as Wei Chong-Ting, Fu Mengbo as Chang Ming-Hui and Hung Chang Chu as Inspector Bai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Detention has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Detention page.
If you liked it. Fans of Detention tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Detention (2019)?
- In US, Detention is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Detention worth watching?
- Detention holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Detention?
- Detention stars Gingle Wang, Jing-Hua Tseng, Fu Mengbo, Hung Chang Chu and Hsia Ching-ting.
- When was Detention released?
- Detention was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.