The Housemaid
Seen it?1960 | 112 min | Crime, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1960: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A piano composer's family moves into a new house; when his pregnant wife collapses from working to support the family, he hires a housemaid to help with housework.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$36K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 81K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Ki-young
- Lee Eun-shimOh Myeong-sook
- Kim Jin-kyuKim Dong-sik
- Ju Jeung-nyeoMrs. Kim
- Um Aing-ranCho Kyung-hee
- Go Seon-aeFactory Matron
- Gang Seok-jeFactory Woman
- Wang Suk-rangFactory Woman
- Ra Jeong-okDormitory Supervisor
- Ahn Sung-kiKim Chang-soon
- Lee Yoo-riKim Ae-soon