The Housemaid
Seen it?2010 | 107 min | Thriller, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (70% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Eun-yi is hired as a maid in a mansion owned by a wealthy businessman. He quickly starts seducing his employee who seemingly has little choice but to comply with his sexual advances. Soon the women of the family plot against Eun-yi who must fight an equally devious battle to protect herself.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Cannes award.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 216K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Im Sang-soo
- Jeon Do-yeonEun-yi
- Lee Jung-jaeHoon
- Seo WooHae-ra
- Youn Yuh-jungMiss Cho
- Park Ji-youngMi-hee
- An Seo-hyunNami
- Hwang Jeong-minSoon-boon
- Moon So-riObstetrician
- Kim Jin-ahAunt
- Chae Tae-backHerbal Medicine Shop Doctor