Thirst
“Lusting after sinful pleasures.”
A respected priest volunteers for an experimental procedure that may lead to a cure for a deadly virus. He gets infected and dies, but a blood transfusion of unknown origin brings him back to life. Now, he’s torn between faith and bloodlust, and has a newfound desire for the wife of a childhood friend.
Where to watch Thirst in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Thirst there. Availability last verified on July 3, 2026.
Where is Thirst streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV |
| Germany | Thrillbox Amazon Channel, filmfriend | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, LaCinetek |
| France | Shadowz, Molotov TV, HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| South Korea | Netflix, Watcha, Netflix Standard with Ads, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Thirst
Thirst is a 2009 Korean-language drama, horror and thriller film directed by Park Chan-wook. The cast is led by Song Kang-ho, Kim Ok-vin, Kim Hae-sook. It has a runtime of 2h 14m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Thirst was produced by Moho Film and made in South Korea. It was released on April 30, 2009, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $5 million, it went on to gross $13 million worldwide.
- Director
- Park Chan-wook
- Writers
- Chung Seo-kyung, Park Chan-wook
- Release date
- April 30, 2009
- Original language
- Korean
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Budget
- $5 million
- Box office
- $13 million
- Production
- Moho Film
Thirst cast & crew
Thirst was directed by Park Chan-wook and written by Chung Seo-kyung and Park Chan-wook.
The cast features Song Kang-ho as Priest Sang-hyeon, Kim Ok-vin as Tae-ju, Kim Hae-sook as Lady Ra, Shin Ha-kyun as Kang-woo, Park In-hwan as Priest Noh, and Song Young-chang as Seung-dae.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jo Yeong-wook, cinematography is by Chung Chung-hoon, and it was produced by Park Chan-wook and Miky Lee.
Is Thirst worth watching?
Thirst holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 1,094 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 14m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, horror, and thriller, Thirst is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Thirst
Thirst isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Thirst
Song Kang-ho
Priest Sang-hyeon
Kim Ok-vin
Tae-ju
Kim Hae-sook
Lady Ra
Shin Ha-kyun
Kang-woo
Park In-hwan
Priest Noh
Song Young-chang
Seung-dae
Oh Dal-su
Yeong-doo
Ériq Ebouaney
Immanuel
Seo Dong-soo
Hyo-seong
Choi Hee-jin
Nurse Sa
Ra Mi-ran
Nurse Yu
Lee Hwa-ryong
Doctor Koo
Thirst — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Thirst in United States?
Thirst is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Thirst in?
Thirst is originally in Korean, with audio tracks including Korean, English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Thirst?
Thirst runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
▸What is Thirst rated?
Thirst is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 1,094 ratings.
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