The Housemaid (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1960, The Housemaid is a drama and crime film directed by Kim Ki-young, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. A piano composer's family moves into a new house; when his pregnant wife collapses from working to support the family, he hires a hot housemaid to help with housework.
Who’s in it. The Housemaid stars Lee Eun-shim as Oh Myeong-sook, Kim Jin-kyu as Kim Dong-sik, Ju Jeung-nyeo as Lee Jeong-sim and Um Aing-ran as Jo Gyeong-hui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Housemaid has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Housemaid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Housemaid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Housemaid (1960)?
- In US, The Housemaid is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Housemaid worth watching?
- The Housemaid holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Housemaid?
- The Housemaid stars Lee Eun-shim, Kim Jin-kyu, Ju Jeung-nyeo, Um Aing-ran and Go Seon-ae.
- When was The Housemaid released?
- The Housemaid was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.