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Lady Vengeance Review (2005) — 81% Celluloid Score

Directed by Park Chan-wook · 2005 ·

Short answer

Is Lady Vengeance worth watching?

Yes. Lady Vengeance (2005) earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

81%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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90% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
77 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
7.5 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 55m
Age rating
R (US) · 18 (UK) · MA 15+ (Australia) · R (Canada) · 19 (South Korea)
Cast
Lee Young-ae , Choi Min-sik , Kwon Yea-young , Kim Si-hoo , Nam Il-woo , Kim Byeong-ok , Oh Dal-su , Lee Seung-shin , Kim Bu-seon , Kim Yoo-jung
Streaming
AMC+, Shudder
Language
Korean

Also known as 친절한 금자씨 Señora venganza Sympathy for Lady Vengeance Lady Vingança 親切なクムジャさん 亲切的金子 親切的金子 İntikam Meleği

Where to watch

  • AMC+
  • Shudder

Where to watch Lady Vengeance by country

Country Streaming on
Japan Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
South Korea Netflix, TVING
United Kingdom BFI Player
United States AMC+, Shudder

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (77/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, thriller pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Lady Vengeance worth watching?

    Yes — Lady Vengeance earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama, thriller pick. Read our full review (4/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Park Chan-wook’s ice-cold revenge finale — Kim Yoo-jung’s early child role sits inside one of Korean cinema’s modern landmarks.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Lady Vengeance about?

    Released after being wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 13 years, a woman begins executing her elaborate plan of retribution.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Lady Vengeance

    Lady Vengeance (2005) Review: Revenge With a Conscience

    Lady Vengeance closes Park Chan-wook's Vengeance Trilogy with Lee Young-ae as a woman freed after 13 years in prison. It is his coolest and most morally searching.

    Yes. It is an essential, strikingly controlled revenge drama for anyone following Park's trilogy, though it trades Oldboy's visceral punch for colder reflection.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Lady Vengeance: frequently asked questions

    Is Lady Vengeance worth watching?

    Yes. Lady Vengeance (2005) has a Celluloid Score of 81%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Lady Vengeance?

    In the United States, Lady Vengeance streams on AMC+, Shudder with a subscription. Elsewhere: Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix, TVING in South Korea; BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Lady Vengeance?

    Lady Vengeance runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

    What is Lady Vengeance rated?

    Lady Vengeance is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK, MA 15+ in Australia, R in Canada and 19 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Lady Vengeance?

    Lady Vengeance is directed by Park Chan-wook and stars Lee Young-ae, Choi Min-sik, Kwon Yea-young, Kim Si-hoo, Nam Il-woo.

    What is the Metascore for Lady Vengeance?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Lady Vengeance is 77 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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