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The Host

7.020062h RMovieHorrorDramaScience Fiction

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.

DirectorBong Joon Ho
WritersBaek Chul-hyun·Bong Joon Ho
ProducersChoi Yong-bae·Cho Neung-yeon

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PlexPlex
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Bong Joon Ho

SKSong Kang-ho
Song Kang-ho
Park Gang-du
BHByun Hee-bong
Byun Hee-bong
Park Hie-bong
PHPark Hae-il
Park Hae-il
Park Nam-il
BDBae Doona
Bae Doona
Park Nam-joo
KAKo Asung
Ko Asung
Park Hyun-seo
ODOh Dal-su
Oh Dal-su
The Monster (voice)
LJLee Jae-eung
Lee Jae-eung
Se-jin
LD
Lee Dong-ho
Se-joo
YJYoon Je-moon
Yoon Je-moon
Homeless Man
YPYim Pil-sung
Yim Pil-sung
Fat Guevara
KRKim Roi-ha
Kim Roi-ha
Yellow Suit at Funeral
KSKoh Soo-hee
Koh Soo-hee
Hostage nurse

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The Host — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Host?

The Host is streaming on Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and FlixFling. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Host on Netflix?

No, The Host is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Plex.

Is The Host on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Host isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Plex instead.

Where can I watch The Host for free?

The Host is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.