The Villainess (2017) Review

Is The Villainess worth watching?

Yes — The Villainess is worth watching, with a 79% Critic Score and 62% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 68% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (66), Letterboxd (3.3/5), and IMDb (6.5/10).

Directed by Jung Byung-gil, The Villainess runs 129 minutes in Korean. On Celluloid we index it for “The Villainess review”, “is The Villainess worth watching”, and related discovery queries from South Korea.

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.

Critics consensus: The opening first-person corridor assault is worth the ticket on its own; the melodrama that follows is a different, weaker film. The film stars Kim Ok-vin, Shin Ha-kyun, Sung Joon, Kim Seo-hyung, Cho Eun-ji, and others.

Should you watch The Villainess tonight?

Yes — prioritize The Villainess tonight if you want a proven action with lasting rewatch value. At 129 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.

Where can I watch The Villainess?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. The Villainess (2017) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt6777338. Explore more from South Korea on our country hub or browse action films.