The Villainess (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2017, The Villainess is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Jung Byung-gil, running about 129 minutes. “An endless vengeance begins” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young girl is raised as a killer in the Yanbian province of China. She hides her identity and travels to South Korea where she hopes to lead a quiet life but becomes involved with two mysterious men.
Who’s in it. The Villainess stars Kim Ok-vin as Sook-hee, Shin Ha-kyun as Joong-sang, Sung Joon as Hyun-soo and Kim Seo-hyung as Kwon-sook, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Villainess has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Hi-YAH and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Villainess page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Villainess tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Villainess (2017)?
- In US, The Villainess is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Hi-YAH, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Villainess worth watching?
- The Villainess holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Villainess?
- The Villainess stars Kim Ok-vin, Shin Ha-kyun, Sung Joon, Kim Seo-hyung and Cho Eun-ji.
- When was The Villainess released?
- The Villainess was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.