The Handmaiden (2016)
In 1930s Korea, a girl is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress who lives a secluded life on a countryside estate. But the maid has a secret: She is a pickpocket recruited by a swindler to help seduce the Lady and steal her fortune.
All Releases
Domestic (5.3%)
$2,006,788
$2,006,788
International (94.7%)
$35,847,867
$35,847,867
Worldwide
$37,863,670
$37,863,670
Domestic DistributorMagnolia Pictures
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Domestic Opening$92,129
Earliest Release DateJune 1, 2016
(South Korea)
Running Time2 hr 25 min
GenresDrama
Romance
Thriller
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By Release
| Release Group | Rollout | Markets | Domestic | International | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | June 1-August 11, 2017 | 17 markets | $2,006,788 | $35,686,098 | $37,692,886 |
| 2019 Re-release | August 29, 2019 | Italy | – | $74,320 | $74,320 |
| 2022 Re-release | May 26, 2022 | APAC | – | $87,449 | $96,464 |
By Region
| APAC | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 2 | $31,755,748 | 153 |
| Russia/CIS | 2 | $182,562 | 4,342 |
| Australia | 1 | $87,449 | 5,430 |
| New Zealand | 1 | $10,950 | 5,592 |
| Thailand | 1 | $8,661 | 3,015 |
| Domestic | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1 | $2,006,788 | 7,803 |
| EMEA | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | $1,909,657 | 3,167 |
| United Kingdom | 1 | $1,047,095 | 3,216 |
| Finland | 1 | $222,715 | 1,397 |
| Spain | 1 | $143,402 | 5,116 |
| Netherlands | 1 | $97,482 | 3,913 |
| Norway | 1 | $74,619 | 2,854 |
| Italy | 1 | $74,320 | 5,774 |
| Hungary | 1 | $46,451 | 2,539 |
| Czech Republic | 1 | $33,166 | 3,003 |
| Türkiye | 1 | $22,857 | 4,636 |
| Ukraine | 1 | $16,970 | 2,545 |
| Portugal | 1 | $9,999 | 4,611 |
| LATAM | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 1 | $103,764 | 1,993 |
