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Parasite
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Directed by Bong Joon Ho. With Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong.
8.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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8.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAll 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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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Parasite.
MoviHero lists May 30, 2019 as the release date for Parasite. Bong Joon Ho is the listed director. The listed cast includes 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. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 30, 2019
GenresDrama · Thriller · Comedy
Runtime2h 13m
DirectorBong Joon Ho
CastSong 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
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Parasite right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Parasite runs 2h 13m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 8.5/10 from 21,618 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“The working class and down on their luck Kim family struggle to make ends meet.”
Viewer reaction
“Decent enough dark comedy/thriller, with nice performances and an engaging story, though not entirely sure it was Best Picture worthy though reserving judgment as I've…”
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“errbnb News that Adam McCay is collaborating with Bong Joon Ho to retool Parasite as a Netflix series makes me positively giddy.”
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“"You know what kind of plan that never fails?”
Viewer reaction
“First of all it's a masterpiece, it's shows how the higher class actually judge the lower class people.”
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“She won't give up such a good job easily.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherPark Dong-ikPark Dong-ik appears in Parasite (2019).Open character guide otherKim Ki-taekKim Ki-taek appears in Parasite (2019).Open character guide otherYeon-kyoYeon-kyo appears in Parasite (2019).Open character guide otherKi-wooKi-woo appears in Parasite (2019).Open character guide otherKi-jungKi-jung appears in Parasite (2019).Open character guide
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