The Villainess
Directed by Jung Byung-gil · 2017 ·
The Villainess (2017) earns a 69% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (79%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (62%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- Prime Video
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
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Where to watch The Villainess by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video, Vi Movies & TV |
| Indonesia | Viu |
| Japan | Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT |
| Malaysia | Viu |
| Philippines | Viu |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| United States | Prime Video |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (79/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (62%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (66/100).
- Celluloid Score 69% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is The Villainess worth watching?
Yes — The Villainess earns a 69% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
The opening first-person corridor assault is worth the ticket on its own; the melodrama that follows is a different, weaker film.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics (79%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (62%).
What is The Villainess about?
Honed from childhood into a merciless killing machine by a criminal organization, assassin Sook-hee is recruited with the promise of freedom after ten years of service. However, secrets from her past destroy everything she’s worked for and now she embarks on a roaring rampage of revenge.
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Critic Reviews
The Villainess (2017) Review
★★★½☆
Jung Byung-gil's The Villainess (2017) remains a defining Action landmark from South Korea, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
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