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The Host

2006Movie2 h 0 minR

DramaHorror
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic857.2Rotten Tomatoes93%72%

A nerve-racking, thrilling horror movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Man has made his newest predator.

A teenage girl is captured by a giant mutated squid-like creature that appears from Seoul's Han River after toxic waste was dumped in it, prompting her family into a frantic search for her.

Feels like

  • Bong Joon-ho Masterpiece
  • Satirical Monster Movie
  • Dysfunctional Family Drama
  • Political Allegory
  • High-Stakes Suspense
  • Blend of Comedy and Horror
  • Social Critique
  • Emotional Core
  • Visceral Action

Cast

24 of 45

Crew

Directed by
Bong Joon Ho
Written by
Bong Joon Ho, Hah Jun-won, Baek Chul-hyun
Produced by
Choi Yong-bae, Cho Neung-yeon
Music by
Lee Byung-woo

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 27, 2006 · 2 h 0 min · R

Released
July 27, 2006
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Horror, Drama, Science Fiction
Original language
Korean
Also spoken
English
Made in
South Korea
Budget
$11 million
Box office
$88 million
Available in
21 countries

Tropes

Media Scaremongering, Oblivious Janitor Cut, Convenient Cranny +9

  • Media Scaremongering
  • Oblivious Janitor Cut
  • Convenient Cranny
  • Four-Philosophy Ensemble
  • Dumb Blonde
  • The Door Slams You
  • The Virus
  • Eagleland
  • By "No", I Mean "Yes"
  • Promotion to Parent
  • Toxic Waste Can Do Anything
  • The Alcoholic

12 of 118 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Host?"

Questions about The Host

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Host?

PrimePeacockPhiloKanopyFandango at Home FreeXumo PlayPeacock Premium+Magnolia Selects

In the United States, The Host streams on Prime, Peacock, Magnolia Selects, Monsters and Nightmares, and Warriors and Gangsters, and it is free with ads on Philo, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is The Host worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Will The Host scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Was The Host a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$88 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $11 million to make and earned $88 million worldwide, 8.0 times its budget.

Is The Host in English?

KoreanEnglish

No, it was made in Korean, with some English.

What tropes does The Host use?

Media ScaremongeringOblivious Janitor CutConvenient CrannyFour-Philosophy EnsembleDumb BlondeThe Door Slams YouThe VirusEaglelandBy "No", I Mean "Yes"Promotion to ParentToxic Waste Can Do AnythingThe Alcoholicand 106 more

TV Tropes lists 118 tropes for it, including Media Scaremongering, Oblivious Janitor Cut, and Convenient Cranny.