The Host (2006) sits in the Hollywood, Hollywood (1930 – 2010) space and keeps turning up on watchlists long after its release. This guide covers the full story, the cast, the runtime and picture quality, plus exactly where you can watch it online.
The Story of The Host (2006), Explained
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The Host (Hangul: 괴물; RR: Gwoemul; lit. “Monster”) is a 2006 South Korean monster film, directed by Bong Joon-ho and starring Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, Bae Doona and Go Ah-sung. The movie concerns a monster kidnapping a man’s daughter, and his attempts to rescue her.
According to the director, his inspiration came from a local article about a deformed fish with an S-shaped spine caught in Han River. The Host had set a new Korean box office record by reaching 10 million tickets in just 21 days. In addition, it was ranked one of the top films of 2007 on Metacritic with a score of 85.
In November 2008, it was announced that Universal Studios would be remaking The Host. Following the success of the director’s work Memories of Murder, The Host was heavily anticipated. It was released on a record number of screens in its home country on July 27, 2006.
By the end of its run on November 8, 13 million tickets had been sold, making it (at the time) the highest grossing South Korean film of all time. The film was released on a limited basis in the United States on March 9, 2007, and on DVD, Blu-ray, and HD DVD formats on July 24, 2007. It won several awards including Best Film at the Asian Film Awards and at the Blue Dragon Film Awards.
Cast: Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, Bae Doona, Go Ah-sung, Watch in Clips Flash Players
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The Host (2006) — Technical Details
| Title | The Host (2006) |
|---|---|
| Genre | Hollywood, Hollywood (1930 – 2010) |
| Format | Feature film |
Should You Watch The Host (2006)?
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Where to Watch The Host (2006) Online
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The Host (2006) — Frequently Asked Questions
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