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Parasite

Original title: Gisaengchung
  • 20192019
  • 14A14A
  • 2h 12m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
777K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
174
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Song Kang-ho, Jung Hyun-jun, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, and Choi Woo-sik in Parasite (2019)
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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Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan.Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan.Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan.
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
777K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
174
4
  • Director
    • Bong Joon Ho
  • Writers
    • Bong Joon Ho(story by)
    • Han Jin-won(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Song Kang-ho
    • Lee Sun-kyun
    • Cho Yeo-jeong
Top credits
  • Director
    • Bong Joon Ho
  • Writers
    • Bong Joon Ho(story by)
    • Han Jin-won(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Song Kang-ho
    • Lee Sun-kyun
    • Cho Yeo-jeong
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 3.5KUser reviews
    • 607Critic reviews
    • 96Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #35
    • Won 4 Oscars
      • 308 wins & 271 nominations total

    Videos16

    Trailer 2
    Trailer 2:03
    Trailer 2
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:17
    Official Trailer
    Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 1:18
    Teaser Trailer
    Parasite
    Trailer 1:03
    Parasite
    Parasite
    Trailer 2:17
    Parasite
    Bong Joon Ho Makes Oscars History
    Clip 3:24
    Bong Joon Ho Makes Oscars History
    Bong Joon Ho's "Parasite" HBO Series Will Be a 'Six-Hour Film'
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    Bong Joon Ho's "Parasite" HBO Series Will Be a 'Six-Hour Film'
    Indie Spirit Stars Suggest Indie Gems You Must Watch Right Now
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    Indie Spirit Stars Suggest Indie Gems You Must Watch Right Now
    What BAFTA, SAG, & DGA Wins Predict for the 2020 Oscars
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    What BAFTA, SAG, & DGA Wins Predict for the 2020 Oscars
    Bong Joon-Ho – Making the Film You Want
    Clip 1:44
    Bong Joon-Ho – Making the Film You Want
    Bong Joon-Ho Reveals Where He Got the Idea for 'Parasite'
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    Bong Joon-Ho Reveals Where He Got the Idea for 'Parasite'
    Everything You Need to Know for TIFF 2019
    Clip 7:03
    Everything You Need to Know for TIFF 2019

    Photos243

    Bong Joon Ho, Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, and Cho Yeo-jeong at an event for Parasite (2019)
    Bong Joon Ho at an event for Parasite (2019)
    Bong Joon Ho at an event for Parasite (2019)
    Bong Joon Ho and Kwak Sin-ae at an event for The Oscars (2020)
    Bong Joon Ho at an event for The Oscars (2020)
    Bong Joon Ho and Kwak Sin-ae at an event for The Oscars (2020)
    Bong Joon Ho and Han Jin-won at an event for The Oscars (2020)
    Bong Joon Ho at an event for The Oscars (2020)
    Bong Joon Ho and Kwak Sin-ae at an event for The Oscars (2020)
    Bong Joon Ho, Kwak Sin-ae, Moon Yang Kwon, Cho Yeo-jeong, Miky Lee, Choi Woo-sik, and Park So-dam at an event for The Oscars (2020)
    Spike Lee and Bong Joon Ho at an event for The Oscars (2020)
    Bong Joon Ho, Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Yang-kwon Moon, Lee Ha-jun, Park So-dam, and Han Jin-won at an event for The Oscars (2020)

    Top cast

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    Song Kang-ho
    Song Kang-ho
    • Ki Taek
    • (as Song Kang Ho)
    Lee Sun-kyun
    Lee Sun-kyun
    • Dong Ik
    • (as Lee Sun Kyun)
    Cho Yeo-jeong
    Cho Yeo-jeong
    • Yeon Kyo
    • (as Cho Yeo Jeong)
    Choi Woo-sik
    Choi Woo-sik
    • Ki Woo
    • (as Choi Woo Shik)
    Park So-dam
    Park So-dam
    • Ki Jung
    • (as Park So Dam)
    Lee Jeong-eun
    Lee Jeong-eun
    • Moon Gwang
    • (as Lee Jung Eun)
    Jang Hye-jin
    Jang Hye-jin
    • Chung Sook
    • (as Chang Hyae Jin)
    Park Myeong-hoon
    Park Myeong-hoon
    • Geun Se
    • (as Park Myeong Hoon)
    Jung Ji-so
    Jung Ji-so
    • Da Hye
    • (as Jung Ziso)
    Jung Hyun-jun
    Jung Hyun-jun
    • Da Song
    • (as Jung Hyeon Jun)
    Park Keun-rok
    Park Keun-rok
    • Driver Yoon
    • (as Park Keun Rok)
    Jung Yi-seo
    Jung Yi-seo
    • CEO of Pizza Place
    • (as Jeung Esuh)
    Jo Jae-myeong
    • CEO's Brother of Pizza Place
    Jung Ik-han
    Jung Ik-han
    • Neighbor
    • (as Jung Ik Han)
    Kim Kyu-baek
    Kim Kyu-baek
    • Drunk Person 1
    Hwang In-kyung
    • Internet Cafe Staff
    • (as Hwang In Kyung)
    Ahn Seong-bong
    Ahn Seong-bong
    • Street Fighting Person 1
    • (as Ahn Seong Bong)
    Kim Jin-hyung
    • Street Fighting Person 2
    • (as Kim Jin Hyung)
    • Director
      • Bong Joon Ho
    • Writers
      • Bong Joon Ho(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Han Jin-won(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The Parks' house, said in the film to be designed by a fictional architect named Namgoong Hyeonja, was a set completely built from scratch.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 30 mins) When the Kims are sneaking out of the house while the Parks are sleeping on the couch, the Kim's are barefoot. When seen running home they somehow now have their shoes. If they had left their shoes at the entrance the Parks would likely have noticed them. It would be more likely they would have left them in the garage.
    • Quotes

      Ki-taek: [to his son] You know what kind of plan never fails? No plan. No plan at all. You know why? Because life cannot be planned. Look around you. Did you think these people made a plan to sleep in the sports hall with you? But here we are now, sleeping together on the floor. So, there's no need for a plan. You can't go wrong with no plans. We don't need to make a plan for anything. It doesn't matter what will happen next. Even if the country gets destroyed or sold out, nobody cares. Got it?

    • Alternate versions
      Also available in a black-and-white version. Instead of opting for a simple digital bleaching, Bong Joon Ho worked with a colorist and cinematographer to make sure each scene retained its texture.
    • Connections
      Featured in Amanda the Jedi Show: 'Faster than your First Time' Reviews (Joker, Jojo Rabbit, Lucy in the Sky and everything else) (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Rodelinda: Act 2 - Spietati, io vi giurai
      Written by George Frideric Handel
      Universal Music

    User reviews3.5K

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    Just read...
    Parasite is a unique movie. I don't know if it's a true masterpiece, or one of a kind (indeed), or just a piece of masterful craft. Bong does everything he wants while telling his stories, and he's the only one I know who can do that aside from Tarantino. The plus here is a very sound moral. I will think a lot about Parasite, and maybe watch it again. This is the first time in 100+ reviews that I don't feel I can correctly rate a movie, but surely it is in the 8 to 10 stars range.
    helpful•35
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    • mgd_m
    • Jan 21, 2020

    FAQ15

    • Why weren't there any cameras inside Mr. Park's house?
    • Why did the Kim family use English names for themselves when working for the Parks?
    • How is Parasite a comedy? Apart from a couple of lines by the Mrs. Kim, I didn't find anything comedic.

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 30, 2019 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official sites
      • Barunson E&A (South Korea)
      • CJ Entertainment (South Korea)
    • Languages
      • Korean
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ký Sinh Trùng
    • Filming locations
      • Jahamun-ro, Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
    • Production companies
      • CJ Entertainment
      • Barunson E&A
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $11,400,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $53,369,749
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $393,216
      • Oct 13, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $262,857,909
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 12 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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