The Wailing
곡성
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.
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Frequently asked questions about The Wailing
Where can I watch The Wailing in the United States?
The Wailing is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel, Hi-YAH, and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Wailing for free?
The Wailing streams free with ads in the United States on Rakuten Viki. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Wailing?
The Wailing scores 7.4 on The Movie Database, 7.4 on IMDb, 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 78 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Wailing?
The Wailing stars Kwak Do-won, Hwang Jung-min, Chun Woo-hee, Jun Kunimura, and Kim Hwan-hee. Na Hong-jin is the director.
How long is The Wailing?
The Wailing runs 2h 36m (156 minutes).
When did The Wailing come out?
The Wailing was released on May 12, 2016.
Which studio made The Wailing?
The Wailing was produced by Fox International Productions, Ivanhoe Pictures, and Side Mirror in South Korea and the United States.
What was the budget for The Wailing?
The Wailing was made on a budget of $10,951,000.
How much did The Wailing make at the box office?
The Wailing grossed $49,851,770 worldwide, against a budget of $10,951,000.
What languages is The Wailing in?
The Wailing is in Korean and Japanese, and its original language is Korean.
What language is The Wailing in?
The Wailing is in Korean, and its original title is 곡성.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.