Where to watch The Handmaiden (2016) in the UK
The Handmaiden (2016) is currently available to stream in the UK on BFI Player, FilmBox+, and Curzon Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, Curzon Home Cinema, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
You're the one being tricked.
1930s Korea, in the period of Japanese occupation, a new girl, Sook-hee, is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress, Hideko, who lives a secluded life on a large countryside estate with her domineering Uncle Kouzuki. But the maid has a secret. She is a pickpocket recruited by a swindler posing as a Japanese Count to help him seduce the Lady to steal her fortune.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Handmaiden.
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Kim Min-heeLady Hideko -
Kim Tae-riSook-hee -
Ha Jung-wooCount Fujiwara -
Cho Jin-woongUncle Kouzuki -
Kim Hae-sookMs. Sasaki -
Moon So-riHideko's Aunt -
Lee Yong-nyeoBok-soon -
Kwak Eun-jinKkeut-dan
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The Handmaiden — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Handmaiden in the UK?
The Handmaiden (2016) is currently included in subscriptions to BFI Player, FilmBox+, and Curzon Amazon Channel in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
How much does it cost to rent The Handmaiden?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, Curzon Home Cinema, and YouTube so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of The Handmaiden?
Yes. The Handmaiden can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The Handmaiden on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
The Handmaiden is currently included with: BFI Player, FilmBox+, and Curzon Amazon Channel.
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