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Is Parasite (2019) worth watching?
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Last updated October 26, 2026
How long is Parasite? 133 min. Parasite (2019) has a TMDB audience score of 8.5/10 from 21,578 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a comedy and thriller film rated R, 133 min. In the US it is on Paramount+ with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.
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.
Tagline: Act like you own the place.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 8.5/10 (21,578 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Comedy, Thriller, Drama |
| Rated | R |
| Length | 133 min |
| Release | 2019-05-30 |
| Themes TMDB tags | dark comedy, con artist, social commentary, working class, infiltration, psychological thriller |
| Original language | Korean |
| People | Directed by Bong Joon Ho. Starring Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Paramount+ |
| Free with ads | Kanopy |
| Rent | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 21,578 voters landed at 8.5/10
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (Paramount+)
Skip it if
- You are watching with kids: it is rated R
If you like it, try
- No Other Choice (2025), TMDB 7.5/10
- The Art of Self-Defense (2019), TMDB 6.6/10
- The Joneses (2010), TMDB 6.2/10
- I Care a Lot (2021), TMDB 6.6/10
Questions
Is Parasite worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 8.5/10 across 21,578 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of film.
Where can I watch Parasite?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on Paramount+ with a subscription. Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is Parasite?
133 min.
What is Parasite rated?
It carries a R rating in the US.
Who is in Parasite?
Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam.
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