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Parasite

2019·Movie·R·133 min·8.5(20,815)

Act like you own the place.

All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.

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Where to watch Parasite in United States

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Where is Parasite streaming around the world?

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United StatesKanopyAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaVI movies and tv
United KingdomMUBI, BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaCrave, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Hollywood SuiteApple TV Store, CosmoGo, FlixFling
AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyRTL+ Max Amazon Channel, ARD Plus, Superfresh Amazon Channel, ARD Plus Apple TV channelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilNetflix, Amazon Prime Video, Claro tv+, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies
JapanNetflix, Hulu, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Parasite

Parasite is a 2019 Korean-language comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Bong Joon Ho. The cast is led by Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong. It has a runtime of 2h 13m. Viewers rate it 8.5/10 across 20800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.

Parasite was produced by Barunson E&A and made in South Korea. It was released on May 30, 2019, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $11 million, it went on to gross $258 million worldwide.

Director
Bong Joon Ho
Writers
Bong Joon Ho, Han Jin-won
Release date
May 30, 2019
OTT release
January 14, 2020
Original language
Korean
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
South Korea
Budget
$11 million
Box office
$258 million
Production
Barunson E&A
#dark comedy#con artist#social commentary#working class#infiltration#psychological thriller#class differences#family#unemployed#domestic worker#wealthy family#south korea#introspective#caste violence

Parasite cast & crew

Parasite was directed by Bong Joon Ho and written by Bong Joon Ho and Han Jin-won.

The cast features Song Kang-ho as Kim Ki-taek, Lee Sun-kyun as Park Dong-ik, Cho Yeo-jeong as Yeon-kyo, Choi Woo-shik as Ki-woo, Park So-dam as Ki-jung, and Lee Jung-eun as Moon-gwang.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jung Jae-il, cinematography is by Hong Kyung-pyo, and it was produced by Jang Young-hwan and Kwak Sin-ae.

Is Parasite worth watching?

Parasite holds an audience score of 8.5/10 from 20,815 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed comedy films.

At 2h 13m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy, thriller, and drama, Parasite is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Parasite

In United States, you can stream Parasite on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on January 14, 2020.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Parasite

Song Kang-ho

Song Kang-ho

Kim Ki-taek

Lee Sun-kyun

Lee Sun-kyun

Park Dong-ik

Cho Yeo-jeong

Cho Yeo-jeong

Yeon-kyo

Choi Woo-shik

Choi Woo-shik

Ki-woo

Park So-dam

Park So-dam

Ki-jung

Lee Jung-eun

Lee Jung-eun

Moon-gwang

Jang Hye-jin

Jang Hye-jin

Chung-sook

Park Myung-hoon

Park Myung-hoon

Geun-se

Jung Zi-so

Jung Zi-so

Da-hye

Jung Hyeon-jun

Jung Hyeon-jun

Da-song

Park Keun-rok

Park Keun-rok

Driver Yoon

Jung Yi-seo

Jung Yi-seo

Pizza Manager

Parasite — FAQs

Where can I watch Parasite in United States?

Parasite is streaming on Kanopy in United States.

Is Parasite on Kanopy?

Yes — Parasite is currently available on Kanopy in United States.

What language is Parasite in?

Parasite is originally in Korean, with audio tracks including English, German, Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Parasite?

Parasite runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).

What is Parasite rated?

Parasite is rated R. It holds a 8.5/10 audience score from 20,815 ratings.

When did Parasite release on OTT?

Parasite became available digitally on January 14, 2020.

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