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Detention

6.720191h 42mMovieHorrorMysteryThriller

In the 1960s, two classmates go looking for their missing friends and teachers, all of whom took part in an illegal book club, only to come face to face with ghosts and deformed monsters that have taken over their school.

DirectorJohn Hsu
WritersChien Shih-keng·Lyra Fu
ProducersLee Lieh·Aileen Li

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Cast · Directed by John Hsu

GWGingle Wang
Gingle Wang
Fang Ray-Shin
FMFu Meng-po
Fu Meng-po
Zhang Ming-Hui
TJTseng Jing-hua
Tseng Jing-hua
Wei Zhong-Ting
CCCecilia Choi
Cecilia Choi
Yin Cui-Han
CHChu Hung-Chang
Chu Hung-Chang
Instructor Bai
LYLiu Yue-Ti
Liu Yue-Ti
Mr. Kao
CPChang Pen-Yu
Chang Pen-Yu
Fang's Mother
JHJoseph Hsia
Joseph Hsia
Fang's Father
YCYun Chung-Yueh
Yun Chung-Yueh
Old Wei Zhong-Ting
PCPan Chin-yu
Pan Chin-yu
Sheng
LKLi Kuan-yi
Li Kuan-yi
Wen-Xiong
MLMoon Lee
Moon Lee
Zhou Xin

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Detention — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Detention?

Detention is streaming on OVID, Kanopy and Fandango at Home Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Detention on Netflix?

No, Detention is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on OVID and Kanopy.

Is Detention on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Detention isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on OVID and Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Detention for free?

Detention is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fandango at Home Free in United States.