The Wig (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2005, The Wig is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Won Shin-yeon, running about 106 minutes. “Some Memories Are More Than Permament” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Chi-Hyon takes home her young sister, Su Hyon, a terminal cancer patient, so that she can help her enjoy her remaining time on earth, she buys her a wig to mask the effects of chemotherapy -- not realizing that the wig is, in fact, demonic. Once in possession of the wicked hairpiece, Su Hyon begins committing all sorts of transgressions, including causing Chi-Hyon to have a car accident and trying to seduce her boyfriend.
Who’s in it. The Wig stars Chae Min-seo as Su-hyeon, Yoo Sun as Ji-hyeon, Bang Moon-soo as Ki-seok and Sa Hyeon-jin as Kyeong-joo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Wig has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wig page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wig tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wig (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wig change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wig worth watching?
- The Wig holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wig?
- The Wig stars Chae Min-seo, Yoo Sun, Bang Moon-soo, Sa Hyeon-jin and Soy Kim.
- When was The Wig released?
- The Wig was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.