Lingering (2020): cast, story & where to watch

2020 · Film · ★ 6.2

Lingering poster

Released in 2020, Lingering is a horror and mystery film directed by Yoon Eun-gyeong, running about 101 minutes. “Welcome to hotel lake.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When Yoo-mi searches out her mother's friend at a hotel to drop off her younger sister, she falls into unexpected mystery and horror.

Who’s in it. Lingering stars Lee Se-young as Yu-mi, Park Ji-young as Gyeong-seon, Park Hyo-joo as Lee Ye-rin and Park So-yi as Yoon Ji-yoo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Lingering has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder and Shudder Amazon Channel 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 Lingering page.

If you liked it. Fans of Lingering tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Lingering (2020)?
In US, Lingering is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Shudder, 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 Lingering worth watching?
Lingering holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Lingering?
Lingering stars Lee Se-young, Park Ji-young, Park Hyo-joo, Park So-yi and Jeon Su-ji.
When was Lingering released?
Lingering was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.