The Handmaiden
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.
Best Korean movies on Amazon Prime Video in the US
The highest-rated Korean movies (K-movies) streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the US, ranked by TMDB user score (at least 200 votes). 61 well-reviewed titles out of 391. Top picks right now: The Handmaiden, Be With You, Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds, Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days and A Taxi Driver. Use the filters to narrow it down by actor, language, year or rating, and tap any poster for the trailer and where to stream it.
Top 20: Best Korean movies on Amazon Prime Video in the US
Updated · Ranked by average TMDB user rating, counting only films with at least 200 votes · Subscription titles only
- The Handmaiden (2016) · ★ 8.2/10 · Thriller, Drama, Romance
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… - Be With You (2018) · ★ 8.1/10 · Romance, Drama, Fantasy
Along with his young son, Ji-ho, Woo-jin misses his wife Soo-a, who died after promising to return a year later with the rainy season. Miraculously, they reunite with… - Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017) · ★ 8.1/10 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Having died unexpectedly, firefighter Ja-hong is taken to the afterlife by 3 afterlife guardians. Only when he passes 7 trials over 49 days and proves he was innocent in… - Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018) · ★ 8.0/10 · Action, Adventure, Fantasy
As the deceased soul Ja-hong and his three afterlife guardians prepare for their remaining trials for reincarnation, the guardians soon come face to face with the truth… - A Taxi Driver (2017) · ★ 8.0/10 · Action, Drama, History
May, 1980. Man-seob is a taxi driver in Seoul who lives from hand to mouth, raising his young daughter alone. One day, he hears that there is a foreigner who will pay… - My Way (2011) · ★ 7.9/10 · Drama, Action, History
During the invasion of Normandy the photograph of a slim Korean man in German uniform was found. It transpired that the man had served as a soldier in the Japanese,… - The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019) · ★ 7.9/10 · Action, Crime, Thriller
After barely surviving a brutal attack by a sadistic serial killer, crime boss Jang Dong-su is left humiliated. Determined to catch the killer known as K, he forms an… - Always (2011) · ★ 7.8/10 · Romance, Drama
A former boxer turned parking lot attendant finds hope in the love of the blind telemarketer who walks into his booth one day. - The Man from Nowhere (2010) · ★ 7.7/10 · Action, Thriller, Crime
A reclusive pawnshop owner goes on a brutal rampage to rescue a young girl kidnapped by a criminal organization. - The Tiger (2015) · ★ 7.7/10 · Action, History, Adventure
In 1925 Korea, Japanese rulers demand the last remaining tiger be killed. The tiger easily defeats his pursuers until a legendary hunter takes him on. - Unstoppable (2018) · ★ 7.7/10 · Crime, Action, Thriller
Dong-chul and Ji-soo are a happily married couple. One day, Dong-chul comes home to find his house in disarray and his wife missing. - Exhuma (2024) · ★ 7.7/10 · Mystery, Horror, Thriller
After tracing the origin of a disturbing supernatural affliction to a wealthy family's ancestral gravesite, a team of paranormal experts relocates the remains—and soon… - The Outlaws (2017) · ★ 7.6/10 · Action, Crime, Thriller
In Chinatown, law and order is turned upside down when a trio of feral Chinese gangsters arrive, start terrorizing civilians, and usurping territory. The beleaguered… - The Killer (2022) · ★ 7.6/10 · Action, Crime, Thriller
While his girlfriend is away on a trip, retired assassin Bang Ui-kang is tasked with looking after her friend's 17-year-old daughter. After a street attack, Bang Ui-kang… - On Your Wedding Day (2018) · ★ 7.6/10 · Romance, Drama
Through the course of their lives, a man and his first love are repeatedly separated from each other because of circumstances out of their control. - The Flu (2013) · ★ 7.5/10 · Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
A case of the flu quickly morphs into a pandemic. As the death toll mounts and the living panic, the government plans extreme measures to contain it. - The Swordsman (2020) · ★ 7.5/10 · Action, Drama, History
After being blinded in a coup against the king, Joseon's greatest swordsman goes into hiding, far removed from his city's anguish. But when traffickers kidnap his… - Hard Hit (2021) · ★ 7.5/10 · Action, Crime, Drama
On his way to work, a bank manager receives an anonymous call claiming there's a bomb under his car seat, and if anyone exits the car, it will explode unless he can pay… - The Witch: Part 2. The Other One (2022) · ★ 7.4/10 · Action, Mystery, Thriller
A girl wakes up in a huge secret laboratory, then accidentally meets another girl who is trying to protect her house from a gang. The mystery girl overthrows the gang… - Mission: Possible (2021) · ★ 7.4/10 · Comedy, Action, Thriller
Chinese secret agent Da-hee receives intel that a large number of illegal firearms are being smuggled into Korea and is sent to investigate the case. She meets Su-han,…
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Korean movies on Amazon Prime Video in the US?
As of 9 October 2026, the highest-rated Korean movies on Amazon Prime Video in the US are The Handmaiden (2016, rated 8.2/10), Be With You (2018, rated 8.1/10), Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds (2017, rated 8.1/10), Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days (2018, rated 8.0/10) and A Taxi Driver (2017, rated 8.0/10). The ranking uses TMDB user ratings and only counts films with at least 200 votes.
How many Korean movies are on Amazon Prime Video in the US?
There are 391 Korean movies on Amazon Prime Video in the US included with a Amazon Prime Video subscription, as of 9 October 2026.
How is this list made and how often is it updated?
The list is rebuilt every day from The Movie Database (TMDB), with streaming availability supplied by JustWatch. Only titles included with a subscription are listed (no rentals or purchases). Films are ranked by average TMDB user rating, counting only films with at least 200 votes. Last updated 9 October 2026.
