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Minari
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Lee Isaac Chung. With Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Youn Yuh-jung.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they d…
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Release snapshot for Minari.
MoviHero lists February 12, 2021 as the release date for Minari. Lee Isaac Chung is the listed director. The listed cast includes Steven Yeun as Jacob, Han Ye-ri as Monica, Youn Yuh-jung as Soonja, Will Patton as Paul. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateFebruary 12, 2021
GenresDrama
Runtime1h 55m
DirectorLee Isaac Chung
CastSteven Yeun as Jacob, Han Ye-ri as Monica, Youn Yuh-jung as Soonja, Will Patton as Paul
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Minari runs 1h 55m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
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The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.3/10 from 2,054 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
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“Minari is a beautifully crafted semi-autobiographical film set in the 1980s that explores the struggles and hopes of a Korean immigrant family in the US…”
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““Minari” is an absolutely beautiful gem of a movie that is delightful on all levels.”
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