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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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Cast · Directed by Bong Joon Ho

Song Kang-ho
Song Kang-ho
Park Gang-du
Byun Hee-bong
Byun Hee-bong
Park Hie-bong
Park Hae-il
Park Hae-il
Park Nam-il
Bae Doona
Bae Doona
Park Nam-joo
Ko A-sung
Ko A-sung
Park Hyun-seo
Oh Dal-su
Oh Dal-su
The Monster (voice)
Lee Jae-eung
Lee Jae-eung
Se-jin
Lee Dong-ho
Lee Dong-ho
Se-joo
Yoon Je-moon
Yoon Je-moon
Homeless Man
Yim Pil-sung
Yim Pil-sung
Fat Guevara
Kim Roi-ha
Kim Roi-ha
Yellow Suit at Funeral
Koh 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 Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Host on Netflix?

No, The Host is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Philo.

Is The Host on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Host is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch The Host for free?

The Host is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.