The Host 2006

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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.

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

Director:

Bong Joon Ho

Writer:

Baek Chul-hyun, Bong Joon Ho, Joo Byeol, Hah Jun-won

Genres:

Horror,Drama,Science Fiction

Release Date:

2006 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

120 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Host

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

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

Kim Roi-ha

as Yellow Suit at Funeral

Koh Soo-hee

as Hostage nurse

Kim Hak-seon

as Civilian Military Kim

Scott Wilson

as Douglas

Brian Rhee

as Young Korean Doctor

Paul Lazar

as American Doctor

David Anselmo

as Donald

Baek Do-bin

as Fumigation Truck Skinny Man

Martin Lord Cayce

as U.S. Senator (uncredited)

Choi Dae-sung

as Man from Duck Boat (uncredited)

Choi Doo-yeong

as Man on Blind Date (uncredited)

Choi Jae-sup

as Detective Agency Subordinate 1 (uncredited)

Jung Seo-yoon

as Woman with Long Hair (uncredited)

Philip Hersh

as Additional Voices (voice) (uncredited)

Jeong In-gi

as Isolation Ward Doctor (uncredited)

Jeong Hyeong-Ho

as 4th Mat 3 (uncredited)

Ji Ha-geon

as Camera Phone Man (uncredited)

Moon Hee-Ra

as Camera Phone Woman (uncredited)

Jeong Kang-hee

as Mr. Yoon's Employee (uncredited)

Kim Bi-bi

as Isolation Ward Nurse 1 (uncredited)

Kim Choo-wol

as Woman crying (uncredited)

Kim Da-yeon

as 5th Mat Woman (uncredited)

Kim Hyo-sun

as Quarantine Hospital Nurse 2 (uncredited)

Kim Jin-seon

as Woman from Couple (uncredited)

Kim Nan-hee

as Woman from Duck Boat (uncredited)

Kim Sang-jo

as Old Security Guard (uncredited)

Kwon Bang-hyeon

as Bride-to-be (uncredited)

Kwon Byung-gil

as Doctor from Isolation Ward 1 (uncredited)

Kwon Hyeok-pung

as Fisherman 1 (uncredited)

Lee Dong-yong

as 4th Mat 2 (uncredited)

Lee Eung-jae

as Man from Couple (uncredited)

Lee Hoon-jin

as Fat Man (uncredited)

Lee Jong-yoon

as 4th Mat 1 (uncredited)

Lee Seung-jin

as Girl's Father (uncredited)

Min Kyung-jin

as Altar Security (uncredited)

Clinton Morgan

as Agent Yellow (uncredited)

Park Jeong-gi

as Fumigation Truck Dyed-hir Man (uncredited)

Park Kyeong-mok

as Groom-to-be (uncredited)

Park No-shik

as Inquiry Officer

Ra Mi-ran

as Woman Stomping Her Feet (uncredited)

Seo Ha-neul

as Exchanged Girl (uncredited)

Shin Seung-ri

as Donald's Girlfriend (uncredited)

Shin Hyeon-jong

as Mr. Yoon's Friend (uncredited)

Son Young-soon

as Grandmother from Bus (uncredited)

Son Jin-ho

as Doctor from Isolation Ward 2

Song Kyeong-ha

as Woman on Blind Date (uncredited)

Yoo Seung-mok

as Taxi Driver

Yoo Yeon-soo

as District officer Mr. Jo (uncredited)

Seo Young-ju

as Protester

Ko Chang-seok

as Nurse

Park Jin-woo

as Isolation Ward Constable (uncredited)

Yoo In-soo

as Nursing assistant

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