Hwayi: A Monster Boy (2013)
Kernel Score: 83% · 251 ratings
Genres: Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2013-10-09
Runtime: 125 minutes
Where to watch Hwayi: A Monster Boy
- Stream: AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp
- Free with ads: Fawesome, YouTube Free, Plex, Cineverse
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After being kidnapped as a small child and raised by the five men who abducted him, a teenage boy is now forced to join their life in crime.
Hwayi: A Monster Boy parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Hwayi: A Monster Boy is a crime thriller about a teenager raised by kidnappers and forced into a life of crime.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Involves a crime family, an assassin, and a teenage killer amid violent criminal activity.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jang Joon-hwan
Cast
- Kim Yun-seok as Seok-tae
- Yeo Jin-goo as Hwa-yi
- Cho Jin-woong as Ki-tae
- Jang Hyun-sung as Jin-seong
- Kim Sung-kyun as Dong-beom
- Park Hae-joon as Beom-soo
- Im Ji-eun as Young-joo
- Park Yong-woo as Det. Chang-ho
- Kim Young-min as Jung-min
- Seo Young-hwa as Seon-ja
Hwayi: A Monster Boy FAQ
Is Hwayi: A Monster Boy good?
Hwayi: A Monster Boy has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 251 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Hwayi: A Monster Boy?
In the US you can stream Hwayi: A Monster Boy on AsianCrush and Midnight Pulp, watch it free with ads on Fawesome, YouTube Free, Plex and Cineverse and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Hwayi: A Monster Boy OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Hwayi: A Monster Boy is a crime thriller about a teenager raised by kidnappers and forced into a life of crime.
What movies are like Hwayi: A Monster Boy?
If you liked Hwayi: A Monster Boy, try The Killer, Forgotten, She Rides Shotgun and Branded to Kill.