Hwayi: A Monster Boy (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2013, Hwayi: A Monster Boy is an action, thriller, crime and adventure film directed by Jang Joon-hwan, running about 125 minutes. “Raised to be a killer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being kidnapped as a small child and raised by the five men who abducted him, a teenage boy is now forced to join their life in crime.
Who’s in it. Hwayi: A Monster Boy stars Kim Yoon-seok as Seok-tae, Yeo Jin-goo as Hwa-yi, Kim Sung-kyun as Dong-beom and Im Ji-eun as Young-joo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Hwayi: A Monster Boy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hwayi: A Monster Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hwayi: A Monster Boy 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 Hwayi: A Monster Boy (2013)?
- In US, Hwayi: A Monster Boy is available to stream on AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hwayi: A Monster Boy worth watching?
- Hwayi: A Monster Boy holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hwayi: A Monster Boy?
- Hwayi: A Monster Boy stars Kim Yoon-seok, Yeo Jin-goo, Kim Sung-kyun, Im Ji-eun and Park Yong-woo.
- When was Hwayi: A Monster Boy released?
- Hwayi: A Monster Boy was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.