The Wailing (2016)
Kernel Score: 83% · 1,991 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Horror, Mystery
Released: 2016-05-12
Runtime: 156 minutes
Where to watch The Wailing
- Stream: Fubo, Hi-YAH
- Free with ads: Rakuten Viki
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Wailing parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Wailing is an NR Korean horror-mystery involving possession, exorcism, and murder in a rural village.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Features murder, demonic possession, exorcism, and disturbing occult imagery central to its horror-mystery plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Kwak Do-won as Jong-goo
- Hwang Jung-min as Il-gwang
- Chun Woo-hee as Moo-myeong
- Jun Kunimura as The Stranger
- Kim Hwan-hee as Hyo-jin
- Heo Jin as Mother-in-Law
- Jang So-yeon as Jong-goo's Wife
- Kim Do-yoon as Yang Yi-sam
- Cho Han-cheul as Detective
- Son Kang-gook as Oh Sung-bok
The Wailing FAQ
Is The Wailing good?
The Wailing has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,991 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Wailing?
In the US you can stream The Wailing on Fubo and Hi-YAH, watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Wailing OK for kids?
The Wailing is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Wailing is an NR Korean horror-mystery involving possession, exorcism, and murder in a rural village.
What movies are like The Wailing?
If you liked The Wailing, try Weapons, Exhuma, The Witch and Belzebuth.