The Wailing (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2016, The Wailing is a horror and mystery film directed by Na Hong-jin, running about 156 minutes. “Never be tempted.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A stranger arrives in a little village and soon after a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman is drawn into the incident and is forced to solve the mystery in order to save his daughter.
Who’s in it. The Wailing stars Kwak Do-won as Jong-goo, Hwang Jung-min as Il-gwang, Chun Woo-hee as Moo-myeong and Jun Kunimura as The Stranger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Wailing has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $49.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wailing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wailing tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wailing (2016)?
- In US, The Wailing is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wailing worth watching?
- The Wailing holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wailing?
- The Wailing stars Kwak Do-won, Hwang Jung-min, Chun Woo-hee, Jun Kunimura and Kim Hwan-hee.
- When was The Wailing released?
- The Wailing was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 156 minutes.