Parasyte: Part 1
2014, Japanese. Directed by Takashi Yamazaki.
The alien invasion begins.
Humanity is suffering from a series of mysterious murders across the globe, known as the 'Mincemeat murders'. High school student Izumi Shinichi has a parasite living off him, having replaced his right hand, and he might be the discoverer of truth.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Parasyte: Part 1 isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Takashi YamazakiDirector
- Shota SometaniIzumi Shinichi
- Sadao AbeMigi (voice)
- Eri FukatsuTamiya Ryoko
- Ai HashimotoMurano Satomi
- Kazuki KitamuraHirokawa Takeshi
- Masahiro HigashideShimada Hideo
- Tadanobu AsanoGoto
- Miko YokiIzumi Nobuko
- Jun KunimuraDetective Hirama
- Hirofumi AraiUragami
- Pierre TakiMiki
- Mansaku IkeuchiA
Details
- Released
- 29 November 2014
- Original title
- 寄生獣
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Ryota Kosawa, Takashi Yamazaki
- Box office
- $9.6M
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News & fan talk
What Parasyte: Part 1 is based on
Parasyte: Part 1 is adapted from a manga.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Parasyte: Part 1: quick answers
What comes after Parasyte: Part 1?
Next in the series: Parasyte: Part 2 (2015).
Is Parasyte: Part 1 worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 328 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Parasyte: Part 1?
Parasyte: Part 1 runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does Parasyte: Part 1 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Parasyte: Part 1. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Parasyte: Part 1 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Parasyte: Part 1 is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Parasyte: Part 1 on?
Parasyte: Part 1 isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Parasyte: Part 1?
If you liked Parasyte: Part 1, try Parasyte: Part 2, Gantz, Terra Formars.
Who directed Parasyte: Part 1?
Parasyte: Part 1 (2014) was directed by Takashi Yamazaki and stars Shota Sometani, Sadao Abe, Eri Fukatsu.
What is Parasyte: Part 1 based on?
Parasyte: Part 1 is adapted from a manga.