Repulsion (2024): cast, story & where to watch
2024 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2024, Repulsion is a drama film directed by Chen Yan-hong, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. As his family home is set to be demolished during urban renewal, Hao decides to buy a new house with his inheritance from his father so as to get away from this sad place and start a new life elsewhere with his mother, Hsia. However, in the meantime, he finds out that Hsia has continued using the inheritance money to make political contributions, for she is such a political fanatic. Somehow, Hsia believes that only CHIANG Chung-Yao, the latest candidate running for mayor, can bring about a bright future for all. Eventually, Hao has chosen to hold his mother captive for fear that Hsia will be duped into giving away all the inherited assets.
Who’s in it. Repulsion stars Lin He-hsuan as Hao, Yang Li-yin as Yue-Hsia, Tsai Jia-yin as Miss Huang and Lin Tsu-heng, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Repulsion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Repulsion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Repulsion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Repulsion (2024)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Repulsion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Repulsion worth watching?
- Repulsion holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Repulsion?
- Repulsion stars Lin He-hsuan, Yang Li-yin, Tsai Jia-yin, Lin Tsu-heng and Fan-chiang Tai-chi.
- When was Repulsion released?
- Repulsion was released in 2024, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.