# The Villainess (2017) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-villainess-2017/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 68% |
| Critic Score | 79% |
| Audience Score | 62% |
| Metascore | 66/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.3/5 |
| IMDb | 6.5/10 |
| Director | Jung Byung-gil |
| Genres | Action, Thriller |
| Runtime | 129 min |

## Quick answer

The Villainess (2017) earns a 68% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The opening first-person corridor assault is worth the ticket on its own; the melodrama that follows is a different, wea Critics and audiences diverge (79% critic vs 62% audience). Metascore 66/100. Directed by Jung Byung-gil.

## Critics consensus

The opening first-person corridor assault is worth the ticket on its own; the melodrama that follows is a different, weaker film.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Kim Ok-vin, Shin Ha-kyun, Sung Joon, Kim Seo-hyung, Cho Eun-ji, Lee Seung-joo, Jung Hae-kyun, Park Cheol-min

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Villainess worth watching?**
The Villainess holds a 68% Celluloid Score. The opening first-person corridor assault is worth the ticket on its own; the melodrama that follows is a different, weaker film.

**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.

**Who directed The Villainess?**
The Villainess (2017) was directed by Jung Byung-gil.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Villainess?**
68% — the average of five public sources: critics 79%, audience 62%, Metascore 66/100, Letterboxd 3.3/5, and IMDb 6.5/10.

**Where can I watch The Villainess?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Villainess page for current options.

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