# Parasite (2019) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/parasite-2019/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 92% |
| Critic Score | 99% |
| Audience Score | 90% |
| Metascore | 96/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.5/5 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Director | Bong Joon Ho |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama |
| Runtime | 132 min |

## Quick answer

Parasite (2019) earns a 92% Celluloid Score — Celluloid Pick. Bong Joon Ho's class satire made history as the first non-English film to win Best Picture at the Oscars. Metascore 96/100. Directed by Bong Joon Ho.

## Critics consensus

Bong Joon Ho's class satire made history as the first non-English film to win Best Picture at the Oscars.

## Synopsis

A poor family schemes to become employed by a wealthy household, infiltrating their lives until an unexpected incident exposes class rage.

## Cast

Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Parasite worth watching?**
Parasite holds a 92% Celluloid Score. Bong Joon Ho's class satire made history as the first non-English film to win Best Picture at the Oscars.

**What is Parasite about?**
A poor family schemes to become employed by a wealthy household, infiltrating their lives until an unexpected incident exposes class rage.

**Who directed Parasite?**
Parasite (2019) was directed by Bong Joon Ho.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Parasite?**
92% — the average of five public sources: critics 99%, audience 90%, Metascore 96/100, Letterboxd 4.5/5, and IMDb 8.5/10.

**Where can I watch Parasite?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Parasite page for current options.

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