Parasite movie poster

Parasite

"Act like you own the place."

May 30, 2019 2h 13m 8.5/10 (19,946 votes)

Originally released in 2019. Parasite is a comedy/thriller film. directed by Bong Joon Ho. With a runtime of 2h 13m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, and Cho Yeo-jeong

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 30, 2019 6 years ago
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Runtime 2h 13m 133 minutes total
User Rating 8.5/10 Excellent (19,946 votes)
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Budget $11.4M Production budget
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Box Office $257.6M 22.7x return
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Language Korean Original language
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Country South Korea Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
KO
Budget
$11,363,000
Revenue
$257,591,776

Production Companies

  • Barunson E&A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parasite 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.

Who directed Parasite?

Parasite was directed by Bong Joon Ho.

How long is Parasite?

Parasite has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).

When was Parasite released?

Parasite was released on May 30, 2019 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Parasite?

The main cast of Parasite includes Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam.

Is Parasite worth watching?

Parasite has a user rating of 8.5/10 based on 19,946 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.