Parasite vs The Correspondent

Parasite has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.1/10 for The Correspondent). The Correspondent is the shorter watch at 1h 59m compared with 2h 13m. Parasite is the older of the two (2019 against 2025). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Parasite posterParasite2019 VS The Correspondent posterThe Correspondent2025
ParasiteThe Correspondent
Audience score★ 8.5/10★ 7.1/10
Year20192025
Length2h 13m1h 59m
GenresComedy, Drama, ThrillerDrama, Thriller
Country––
DirectorBong Joon HoKriv Stenders
Main castLee Jung-eun, Kim Kyu-baek, Cho Yeo-jeong, Park So-dam, Choi Woo-shikRichard Roxburgh, Rahel Romahn, Yael Stone, Fayssal Bazzi, Josh McConville

Synopsis

Parasite

All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.

The Correspondent

December 2013, in the shadow of the Great Pyramids of Egypt, Australian journalist Peter Greste is confronted with the brutal realities of reporting from one of the most dangerous cities on earth. Accused of terrorism, Greste becomes a pawn in the middle of a deadly game full of corrupt officials and ancient rivalries – with only his wits keeping him alive.

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