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The Handmaiden

Directed by Park Chan-wook · 2016 ·

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Answer Summary

The Handmaiden (2016) earns a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

88%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

95% Critic Score
92% Audience
84 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.3
8.1 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 25m
Cast
Kim Min-hee , Kim Tae-ri , Ha Jung-woo

Why this score?

  • Strong critic approval (95% positive).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (92%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (84/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.3/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.1/10.

Best for

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

Not ideal for

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    Is The Handmaiden worth watching?

    Yes — The Handmaiden earns a 88% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

    Park Chan-wook's erotic thriller is sumptuous, twisty, and brilliantly performed by its entire ensemble.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is The Handmaiden about?

    A pickpocket posing as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress plots a con that becomes a labyrinth of desire, betrayal, and liberation.

    Critic Reviews

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