The critically acclaimed thriller Parasite is now available to watch for free in the UK. This 2019 South Korean film, directed by Bong Joon Ho, tells the story of a struggling family who cleverly insert themselves into the home and lives of a wealthy family.
People in the UK can now watch the film on ITVX, where it’s available to stream for free with advertisements.
The film Parasite, starring Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam, and Jang Hye-jin, centers around the Kim family, who are struggling with poverty. They devise a plan to work for the wealthy Park family, secretly concealing that they are all related. But things quickly take an unexpected and disturbing turn.
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The movie has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, earning a 99% ‘Fresh’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Time Out praised it as a “dazzling work” that’s both surprising and captivating throughout, offering a mix of spectacular action and subtle beauty.
Empire praised the film as “a miracle,” calling it a wildly funny and sharply critical look at society, and the Detroit News noted it perfectly captures the spirit of today.
I’ve always loved Bong Joon-ho’s movies because they’re so clever – they’re funny and heartfelt, but also really insightful. As The Independent put it, he has this amazing way of drawing you in and making you comfortable, and then completely subverting your expectations. It’s brilliant!
In a recent five-star review, Digital Spy praised Parasite as a masterpiece, noting that it’s rare to find a movie that keeps you guessing, and even when you think you know what will happen, it’s still incredibly engaging.
The New York Times declared Parasite the best film of the 21st century, surpassing critically acclaimed movies like Mulholland Drive, There Will Be Blood, In the Mood for Love, and Moonlight.
The film achieved a historic milestone at the 2020 Oscars, becoming the first movie not originally filmed in English to win Best Picture. It also won awards for Best Director, Original Screenplay, and Best International Feature Film.
Parasite is streaming now via ITVX.
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2026-01-09 19:51