Thirst (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2009, Thirst is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Park Chan-wook, running about 134 minutes. “Lusting after sinful pleasures.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A respected priest volunteers for an experimental procedure that may lead to a cure for a deadly virus. He gets infected and dies, but a blood transfusion of unknown origin brings him back to life. Now, he’s torn between faith and bloodlust, and has a newfound desire for the wife of a childhood friend.
Who’s in it. Thirst stars Song Kang-ho as Priest Sang-hyeon, Kim Ok-vin as Tae-ju, Kim Hae-sook as Lady Ra and Shin Ha-kyun as Kang-woo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Thirst has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $13.1M 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 Thirst page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thirst tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thirst (2009)?
- In US, Thirst 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 Thirst worth watching?
- Thirst holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Thirst?
- Thirst stars Song Kang-ho, Kim Ok-vin, Kim Hae-sook, Shin Ha-kyun and Song Young-chang.
- When was Thirst released?
- Thirst was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.