Parasyte: Part 1 (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2014, Parasyte: Part 1 is a horror and science fiction film directed by Takashi Yamazaki, running about 109 minutes. “The alien invasion begins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alien pods come to Earth and, naturally, start taking over Human Hosts. One such pod only manages to take over one human's, Shin Izumi, right arm. Together they grow and co-exist, all the while the other aliens are making meals of other humans; Shin feels he must put a stop to it all, but his alien, Migi, doesn't see why.
Who’s in it. Parasyte: Part 1 stars Shota Sometani as Izumi Shinichi, Eri Fukatsu as Tamiya Ryoko, Ai Hashimoto as Murano Satomi and Kazuki Kitamura as Hirokawa Takeshi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Parasyte: Part 1 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Parasyte: Part 1 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Parasyte: Part 1 tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parasyte: Part 1 (2014)?
- In US, Parasyte: Part 1 is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Parasyte: Part 1 worth watching?
- Parasyte: Part 1 holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Parasyte: Part 1?
- Parasyte: Part 1 stars Shota Sometani, Eri Fukatsu, Ai Hashimoto, Kazuki Kitamura and Masahiro Higashide.
- When was Parasyte: Part 1 released?
- Parasyte: Part 1 was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.