The Tattooist (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2015, The Tattooist is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Lee Seo, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Soo-na is a beautiful tattoo artist who possesses the unique skill of being able to perform the rare “stitchery tattoo” that uses needle and thread. This style of tattoo is very painful and she prefers not to do it this way. She also has a habit of mixing in some snake venom into the ink she uses for tattooing. This can cause some interesting and sometimes lethal side-effects whenever her clients are in the heat of passion. In other words, you do not want to mess with Soo-na. Now she has a new client, Ji-soon, who is very persistent in wanting her to use the stitchery tattoo technique. Soo-na gives in and agrees to finish the tattoo of a Medusa on his back. She quickly learns that behind the Medusa lies a dark secret that has ties to her own past. What follows is a tale of revenge, murder, and tattoos.
Who’s in it. The Tattooist stars Song Il-gook as 한지순, Yoon Joo-hee as Jo Soo-Na, Kwon Hyun-sang as 오천기 and Seo Yeong as 구찌, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Tattooist has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tattooist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tattooist tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tattooist (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tattooist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tattooist worth watching?
- The Tattooist holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tattooist?
- The Tattooist stars Song Il-gook, Yoon Joo-hee, Kwon Hyun-sang, Seo Yeong and 이호열.
- When was The Tattooist released?
- The Tattooist was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.