The Handmaiden
Movie
2016

2h 25m
Runtime
R
MPAA Rating
Korean
Original Language
Thriller, Drama, Romance
Genres
94
/
100
MovieNerd Score
In 1930s Korea, a swindler and a young woman pose as a Japanese count and a handmaiden to seduce a Japanese heiress and steal her fortune.
Filmmaking
96
Overall
92
Screenplay
94
Acting
98
Cinematography
100
Production
100
Directing
95
Concept
99
Story
90
Dialogue
85
Characters
92
Pacing
90
Musical Score
Attributes
85
Entertaining
85
Uniqueness
85
How Much I Like It
85
Twists
90
Artistry
80
Fun
20
Cliche
0
Cheesy
80
Broad Appeal
70
Cerebral
88
Emotional
85
Discussion Worthy
Genres
0
Action
15
Comedy
100
Drama
65
Suspense
0
Mystery
50
Thriller
10
Horror
30
Adventure
60
Romance
0
Science Fiction
10
Fantasy
0
Animation
Maturity
20
Family Friendly
30
Positive Message
65
Thematically Mature
95
Intense
85
Sexuality
80
Nudity
50
Violence
0
Gore
60
Crude
20
Profanity
10
Scary
0
Substance Use