Parasite (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2019, Parasite is a comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Bong Joon-ho, running about 133 minutes. “Act like you own the place.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. Parasite stars Song Kang-ho as Kim Ki-taek, Lee Sun-kyun as Park Dong-ik, Cho Yeo-jeong as Yeon-kyo and Choi Woo-shik as Ki-woo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Parasite sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $257.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Parasite page.
If you liked it. Fans of Parasite tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Life Is Beautiful, Fight Club and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parasite (2019)?
- In US, Parasite is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Parasite worth watching?
- Parasite holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Parasite?
- Parasite stars Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik and Park So-dam.
- When was Parasite released?
- Parasite was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.