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Parasyte: Part 1

2014Movie1 h 49 minNR

Horror
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–73%

A thrilling, violent sci-fi movie about fantasy and the mind.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

The alien invasion begins.

Humanity is suffering from a series of mysterious murders across the globe, known as the 'Mincemeat murders'. High school student Izumi Shinichi has a parasite living off him, having replaced his right hand, and he might be the discoverer of truth.

Feels like

  • Body Horror
  • Parasitic Invasion
  • Existential Horror
  • Action-Packed
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Dark Sci-Fi
  • Graphic Violence
  • Visceral
  • Social Commentary

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Takashi Yamazaki
Written by
Ryota Kosawa, Takashi Yamazaki
Produced by
Genki Kawamura, Keichiiro Moriya, Takahiro Sato
Music by
Naoki Sato

Everyone

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

Facts

November 29, 2014 · 1 h 49 min · NR

Released
November 29, 2014
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Horror, Action, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$10 million
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Parasyte: Part 1?"

Questions about Parasyte: Part 1

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Parasyte: Part 1?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Parasyte: Part 1 from Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Parasyte: Part 1 worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.8).

Is there a sequel to Parasyte: Part 1?

  1. Parasyte: Part 1 (2014)
  2. Parasyte: Part 2 (2015)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Parasyte: Part 2 (2015).

Will Parasyte: Part 1 scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Is Parasyte: Part 1 in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.