Who stars in The Host?

The Host stars Song Kang-ho (Park Gang-du), Byun Hee-bong (Park Hie-bong), Park Hae-il (Park Nam-il), Bae Doona (Park Nam-joo), Ko A-sung (Park Hyun-seo). The film was directed by Bong Joon Ho.

How long is The Host?

The Host has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated R.

Is The Host worth watching?

The Host holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 93. Fans of Horror, Drama, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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The Host (2006) Movie

Name: The Host
Director: Bong Joon Ho
Genre: Horror, Drama, Science Fiction, Sci-Fi
Released: 2006-01-01
Duration: PT2h 0mM
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, Bae Doona, Ko A-sung

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The Host

R2h2006Bong Joon Ho

IMDb: 7.1/10Rotten: 93%Metacritic: 85/100

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"Man has made his newest predator."

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.

HorrorDramaScience FictionSci-Fi

DaughterPollutionMonsterRiverBraverySewerageFormaldehydeSnack BarArcherFamily

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