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The Handmaiden

8.220162h 25mR 18+MovieThrillerDramaRomance

1930s Korea, in the period of Japanese occupation, a new girl, Sook-hee, is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress, Hideko, who lives a secluded life on a large countryside estate with her domineering Uncle Kouzuki. But the maid has a…

DirectorPark Chan-wook
WritersPark Chan-wook·Chung Seo-kyung
ProducersMiky Lee·Syd Lim

Where to watch

MUBIMUBISBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Park Chan-wook

KMKim Min-hee
Kim Min-hee
Lady Hideko
KTKim Tae-ri
Kim Tae-ri
Sook-hee
HJHa Jung-woo
Ha Jung-woo
Count Fujiwara
CJCho Jin-woong
Cho Jin-woong
Uncle Kouzuki
KHKim Hae-sook
Kim Hae-sook
Ms. Sasaki
MSMoon So-ri
Moon So-ri
Hideko's Aunt
LYLee Yong-nyeo
Lee Yong-nyeo
Bok-soon
KEKwak Eun-jin
Kwak Eun-jin
Kkeut-dan
LDLee Dong-hwi
Lee Dong-hwi
Goo-gai
JEJo Eun-hyung
Jo Eun-hyung
Young Hideko
RTRina Takagi
Rina Takagi
Hideko's Mother
HHHan Ha-na
Han Ha-na
Junko

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The Handmaiden — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Handmaiden?

The Handmaiden is streaming on MUBI and SBS On Demand in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Handmaiden on Netflix?

No, The Handmaiden is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on MUBI and SBS On Demand.

Is The Handmaiden on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Handmaiden isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on MUBI and SBS On Demand instead.

Where can I watch The Handmaiden for free?

The Handmaiden is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.