Detention is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 30 June 2026.
Where to watch Detention
🇯🇵 Japan
Good to know
- Director
- John Hsu
- Release date
- 2019-09-20
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Language
- Mandarin
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Philippines
- Studio
- 1 Production Film
Detention — trailer
About Detention
Detention is a 2019 movie in the Horror, Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by John Hsu, starring Gingle Wang, Fu Meng-po and Tseng Jing-hua. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 113 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Detention in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Detention in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Detention on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Is Detention on Netflix?+
Detention is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.
How long is Detention?+
Detention has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
Who stars in Detention?+
Detention stars Gingle Wang, Fu Meng-po, Tseng Jing-hua, Cecilia Choi and Chu Hung-Chang.
When did Detention come out?+
Detention is a 2019 movie directed by John Hsu.
What genre is Detention?+
Detention is Horror, Mystery, Thriller and Drama film.
Who directed Detention?+
Detention was directed by John Hsu.
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