Thirst (2009)
Movie 2h 14m ★ 7.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, scare me
Dating from 2009, Thirst sits in the drama, horror and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Park Chan-wook. The cast includes Kim Ok-vin, Ériq Ebouaney and Shin Ha-kyun. The running time is 2h 14m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.
Synopsis
A respected priest volunteers for an experimental procedure that may lead to a cure for a deadly virus. He gets infected and dies, but a blood transfusion of unknown origin brings him back to life. Now, he’s torn between faith and bloodlust, and has a newfound desire for the wife of a childhood friend.
Where to watch Thirst
Streaming catalogues change often. These links show which official services currently offer this title in your country:
Find on JustWatch Streaming & rental options (TMDB) IMDb page Parents guide
Cast & crew
- Park Chan-wookDirector
- Kim Ok-vinas Tae-ju
- Ériq Ebouaneyas Immanuel
- Shin Ha-kyunas Kang-woo
- Song Kang-hoas Priest Sang-hyeon
- Song Young-changas Seung-dae
- Park In-hwanas Priest Noh
- Oh Dal-suas Yeong-doo
- Choi Jong-ryulas Father
Data from TMDB. Page last updated 3 Oct 2026. Download share image
Questions about Thirst
- What genre is Thirst?
- Thirst is categorised as Drama, Horror, Thriller.
- Who stars in Thirst?
- Kim Ok-vin, Ériq Ebouaney, Shin Ha-kyun, Song Kang-ho, Song Young-chang appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Thirst?
- Park Chan-wook directed Thirst.
- How long is Thirst?
- Thirst runs for 2h 14m (134 minutes).
- Is Thirst worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Thirst?
- 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.
