The Host
HER BIRTH WAS AN ACCIDENT, AND SO WAS HER DEATH.
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: 괴물
- Genres: Horror, Drama, Science Fiction
- Release Date: 2006-07-27
- Runtime: 120 minutes
- Rating: 7/10 (2948 votes)
- Budget: $11,000,000
- Revenue: $88,489,643
- Production Companies: Chungeorahm Film, Showbox
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 6.9873
- Languages: English, Korean
Cast & Crew
Song Kang-ho
as Park Gang-du
Byun Hee-bong
as Park Hie-bong
Park Hae-il
as Park Nam-il
Bae Doona
as Park Nam-joo
Ko A-sung
as Park Hyun-seo
Oh Dal-su
as The Monster (voice)
Lee Jae-eung
as Se-jin
Lee Dong-ho
as Se-joo
Yoon Je-moon
as Homeless Man
Yim Pil-sung
as Fat Guevara
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
Official Australian Trailer
Mark Kermode reviews Bong Joon-ho's The Host
Trailer
Red Band Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Host?▼
The Host is a Horror, Drama, Science Fiction movie directed by . It was released on 2006-07-27.
Who are the main actors in The Host?▼
The main cast includes Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, Bae Doona, Ko A-sung, .
Where can I watch The Host online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Host is available.
Is The Host based on a true story?▼
HER BIRTH WAS AN ACCIDENT, AND SO WAS HER DEATH.
What is the IMDb rating of The Host?▼
The Host has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 2948 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Host?▼
The movie had a production budget of $11,000,000 and earned $88,489,643 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Host?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Chungeorahm Film, Showbox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Host filmed?▼
The Host was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Host?▼
The total runtime of The Host is 120 minutes.
Is The Host suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Host?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Host.
Does The Host have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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