# The Host (2006) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-host-2006/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 80% |
| Critic Score | 93% |
| Audience Score | 73% |
| Metascore | 85/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 7.1/10 |
| Director | Bong Joon Ho |
| Genres | Horror, Sci-Fi |
| Runtime | 119 min |

## Quick answer

The Host (2006) earns a 80% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Bong's monster movie is funny, angry, and politically sharp beneath its creature-feature surface. Critics and audiences diverge (93% critic vs 73% audience). Metascore 85/100. Directed by Bong Joon Ho.

## Critics consensus

Bong's monster movie is funny, angry, and politically sharp beneath its creature-feature surface.

## Synopsis

A dysfunctional family battles a mutant creature from the Han River after it abducts a young girl in a satire of government failure.

## Cast

Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Host worth watching?**
The Host holds a 80% Celluloid Score. Bong's monster movie is funny, angry, and politically sharp beneath its creature-feature surface.

**What is The Host about?**
A dysfunctional family battles a mutant creature from the Han River after it abducts a young girl in a satire of government failure.

**Who directed The Host?**
The Host (2006) was directed by Bong Joon Ho.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Host?**
80% — the average of five public sources: critics 93%, audience 73%, Metascore 85/100, Letterboxd 3.8/5, and IMDb 7.1/10.

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

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