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The Host

2006, Korean. Directed by Bong Joon Ho.

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.

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Runtime
2h 0m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Korean
Rated
R

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Released
27 July 2006
Original title
괴물
Country
South Korea
Written by
Baek Chul-hyun, Bong Joon Ho, Hah Jun-won
Budget
$11M
Box office
$88M
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Is The Host worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 3,285 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Host?

The Host runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).

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Is The Host suitable for kids?

The Host is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

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What movies are like The Host?

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Who directed The Host?

The Host (2006) was directed by Bong Joon Ho and stars Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il.

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