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Parasite Review (2019) — 93% Celluloid Score

Directed by Bong Joon Ho · 2019 ·

Short answer

Is Parasite worth watching?

Yes. Parasite (2019) earns a 93% Celluloid Score. That makes it a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. Critics (99%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (90%). See the 4 inputs.

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99% Editorial Rating
90% Audience snapshot · excluded
96 Metascore
★★★★½ Letterboxd 4.5
8.5 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 12m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · A (India) · 17+ (Indonesia) · MA 15+ (Australia)
Cast
Song Kang-ho , Choi Woo-shik , Lee Sun-kyun , Cho Yeo-jeong
Streaming
fuboTV, Paramount+
Language
Korean

Also known as 기생충 Parásitos Parasita パラサイト 半地下の家族 寄生虫 寄生上流 Parazit ชนชั้นปรสิต

🏆 16 award wins — Won Best Picture, Academy Awards 2020

Where to watch

  • fuboTV
  • Paramount+

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Parasite by country

Country Streaming on
India Vi Movies & TV
Japan Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT
South Korea Netflix, TVING
Turkey TV+
United Arab Emirates Shahid
United Kingdom MUBI, BFI Player, ITVX
United States fuboTV, Paramount+

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (99/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (90%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (96/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.5/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.5/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded thriller, drama pick
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Parasite worth watching?

    Yes — Parasite earns a 93% Celluloid Score. That makes it a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded thriller, drama pick. Read our full review (5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

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

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (99%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (90%).

    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.

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    Critic Reviews

    In-depth 5 min read English Parasite

    Parasite (2019) Review: The Architecture of Inequality

    Bong Joon Ho turns a family's search for work into a thriller about space, dignity and dependence. A spoiler-free assessment of its performances, visual design and uneasy comedy.

    Essential viewing for lovers of dark comedy and suspense. Parasite makes class conflict physical through rooms, stairs and performances; its escalating violence makes it unsuitable for a light family evening.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

    Guides for Parasite

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    Parasite soundtrack

    8 tracks · Jung Jae-il — full OST page

    Parasite stills

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    Parasite: frequently asked questions

    Is Parasite worth watching?

    Yes. Parasite (2019) has a Celluloid Score of 93%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is a Celluloid Pick, our highest tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Parasite?

    In the United States, Parasite streams on fuboTV, Paramount+ with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Vi Movies & TV in India; Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; Netflix, TVING in South Korea; TV+ in Turkey. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Parasite?

    Parasite runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

    What is Parasite rated?

    Parasite is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, A in India, 17+ in Indonesia and MA 15+ in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Parasite?

    Parasite is directed by Bong Joon Ho and stars Song Kang-ho, Choi Woo-shik, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong.

    What is the Metascore for Parasite?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Parasite is 96 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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