Helpless
“Spread her wings only to fall deeper.”
A woman suddenly disappears. Her fiance then sets out to find her and, in the process, uncovers layers of dark hidden secrets.
Where to watch Helpless in United States
The Roku Channel
Tubi TVClick a service to open Helpless there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Helpless streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
| South Korea | Netflix, Watcha, Netflix Standard with Ads, TVING | wavve |
About Helpless
Helpless is a 2012 Korean-language mystery and thriller film directed by Byun Young-joo. The cast is led by Kim Min-hee, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Seong-ha. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV.
Helpless was produced by Filament Pictures and made in South Korea. It was released on March 8, 2012. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Byun Young-joo
- Writers
- Byun Young-joo
- Release date
- March 8, 2012
- Original language
- Korean
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Filament Pictures
Helpless cast & crew
Helpless was directed by Byun Young-joo and written by Byun Young-joo.
The cast features Kim Min-hee as Cha Kyeong-seon, Lee Sun-kyun as Jang Moon-ho, Cho Seong-ha as Kim Jong-geun, Song Ha-yoon as Han-na, Choi Deok-moon as Ha Seong-sik, and Lee Hee-jun as No Seung-joo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kim Hong-jip, cinematography is by Kim Dong-young, and it was produced by Shin Hye-eun and Oh Ki-min.
Is Helpless worth watching?
Helpless holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 89 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed mystery films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy mystery and thriller, Helpless is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Helpless
In United States, you can stream Helpless on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Helpless
Kim Min-hee
Cha Kyeong-seon
Lee Sun-kyun
Jang Moon-ho
Cho Seong-ha
Kim Jong-geun
Song Ha-yoon
Han-na
Choi Deok-moon
Ha Seong-sik
Lee Hee-jun
No Seung-joo
Kim Min-jae
Moon-ho's Friend
Choi Il-hwa
Moon-ho's Father
Park Hae-joon
Loan Shark
Yang Eun-yong
Ki-tae's Wife
Jin Sun-kyu
Manager
Cha Soo-yeon
Kang Seon-yeong
Helpless — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Helpless in United States?
Helpless is streaming on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Helpless on The Roku Channel?
Yes — Helpless is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸What language is Helpless in?
Helpless is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Helpless?
Helpless runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is Helpless rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 89 ratings.
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