The Host (2006)
Movie 2h ★ 7.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, scare me, blow my mind
Dating from 2006, The Host sits in the drama, horror and science fiction corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Bong Joon Ho. The cast includes Bae Doona, Scott Wilson and Byun Hee-bong. The running time is 2h . Audiences give it a strong score of 7.0 out of 10.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Bong Joon HoDirector
- Bae Doonaas Park Nam-joo
- Scott Wilsonas Douglas
- Byun Hee-bongas Park Hie-bong
- Koh Soo-heeas Hostage nurse
- Kim Roi-haas Yellow Suit at Funeral
- Yoon Je-moonas Homeless Man
- Song Kang-hoas Park Gang-du
- Oh Dal-suas The Monster (voice)
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Questions about The Host
- What genre is The Host?
- The Host is categorised as Drama, Horror, Science Fiction.
- Who stars in The Host?
- Bae Doona, Scott Wilson, Byun Hee-bong, Koh Soo-hee, Kim Roi-ha appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Host?
- Bong Joon Ho directed The Host.
- How long is The Host?
- The Host runs for 2h (120 minutes).
- Is The Host worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Host?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
