Detention(2019)
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Detention Synopsis
In the 1960s, two classmates go looking for their missing friends and teachers, all of whom took part in an illegal book club, only to come face to face with ghosts and deformed monsters that have taken over their school.
Detention (2019) is a horror, mystery, thriller and drama film directed by John Hsu, released on September 20, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Gingle Wang, Fu Meng-po, Tseng Jing-hua and Cecilia Choi. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 118 ratings.
- Director:
- John Hsu
- Writers:
- Chien Shih-keng, Lyra Fu, John Hsu
- Producers:
- Aileen Li
- Cinematographer:
- Chou Yi-hsien
- Composer:
- Lu Lu-ming
- Production:
- 1 Production Film, Lots Home Entertainment, Filmagic Pictures, Gamania Digital Entertainment, Taipei Film Commission, Kaohsiung Film Fund, MandarinVision
- Status:
- Released
Detention (2019) Trailer
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Detention Videos & Clips
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DETENTION official trailer (with English subtitles)
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Detention Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gingle Wang
as Fang Ray-Shin
Fu Meng-po
as Zhang Ming-Hui
Tseng Jing-hua
as Wei Zhong-Ting
Cecilia Choi
as Yin Cui-Han
Chu Hung-Chang
as Instructor Bai
Liu Yue-Ti
as Mr. Kao
Chang Pen-Yu
as Fang's Mother
Joseph Hsia
as Fang's Father
Yun Chung-Yueh
as Old Wei Zhong-Ting
Pan Chin-yu
as Sheng
Li Kuan-yi
as Wen-Xiong
Moon Lee
as Zhou Xin
Key crew
Directed by John Hsu, written by Chien Shih-keng, Lyra Fu and John Hsu, produced by Aileen Li.
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Detention Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 118 ratings.
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Detention – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Detention online?
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Detention (2019) is available to stream on OVID, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Detention?
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The main cast of Detention (2019) includes Gingle Wang, Fu Meng-po, Tseng Jing-hua, Cecilia Choi and Chu Hung-Chang. The film was directed by John Hsu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Detention released?
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Detention was released on September 20, 2019 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Detention worth watching?
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Detention (2019) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 118 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Detention?
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