The Housemaid (2010)
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The Housemaid is streaming in South Korea on Netflix.
What the audience says
The Housemaid is an average Korean film; it passes the time without demanding more of you. It's sitting at 6.3/10 on TMDB across 400 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. The 107-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 1h 47m on it?
1h 47m of Korean thriller, leaning drama. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 6.3/10 across 400 ratings — a middling reception, so this one depends on whether the premise appeals to you.
- Skip if
- you'd rather not sit with tension for the whole runtime
- Best for
- A quiet evening at home
Story
Eun-yi is hired as a maid in a mansion owned by a wealthy businessman. He quickly starts seducing his employee who seemingly has little choice but to comply with his sexual advances. Soon the women of the family plot against Eun-yi who must fight an equally devious battle to protect herself.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 47m |
| Watch with family? | 19 · Adults only |
| Genre | Thriller / Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Im Sang-soo
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 14 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Netflix · All Netflix titles in South Korea
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