About Parasite
Parasite is a 2019 film tagged Comedy, Thriller and Drama on BoredFlix. It currently holds 8.5/10 from 20,908 TMDB votes. That places it 37th out of the 75 rated titles we track. The official synopsis runs: “All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.”
Is Parasite worth watching?
By score alone, Parasite is about as highly rated as this catalog gets. Its 8.5/10 is 0.5 points above the 8.0 average across the 75 rated titles on BoredFlix. Against the 39 Drama titles specifically, it comes in higher (Drama genre average: 8.4). That score rests on one of the most-voted titles in the whole BoredFlix catalog.
What to expect
Parasite carries 3 genre tags on TMDB, and the combination tells you most of what to expect: Comedy brings humour as the primary register, while Thriller adds sustained tension and escalating pressure and Drama adds character conflict and emotional weight. The original language is Korean, so subtitles or a dub will usually be part of the experience. TMDB popularity index at our last catalog sync: 35.
Where to watch Parasite
We do not have a confirmed streaming provider on file for Parasite, and we are not going to guess at one — availability shifts constantly and varies by region. The most reliable check is your own service's search, or a regional availability tracker. You can also browse what we have mapped by service on the Netflix, Prime Video, Max and Disney+ pages. BoredFlix is a discovery catalog: we list and organise titles, we do not host or stream any video.
Similar to Parasite
If Parasite worked for you, the closest matches we track overlap on Comedy and Drama. The table compares them on release year and audience score so you can pick by what you actually care about rather than by poster art.
| Title | Type | Year | Score | Shared genres |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | Movie | 1995 | 8.5/10 | Comedy, Drama |
| The Devil Wears Prada 2 | Movie | 2026 | 7.1/10 | Comedy, Drama |
| Teach You a Lesson | TV series | 2026 | 9.4/10 | Comedy, Drama |
| The WONDERfools | TV series | 2026 | 8.9/10 | Comedy, Drama |
| The Amazing Digital Circus | TV series | 2023 | 8.7/10 | Comedy, Drama |
| The Rookie | TV series | 2018 | 8.5/10 | Comedy, Drama |
Parasite at a glance
| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Release | 30 May 2019 |
| Genres | Comedy, Thriller, Drama |
| Original language | Korean |
| Audience score | 8.5/10 (20,908 votes) |
| Catalogued as anime | No |
| Streaming providers on file | None confirmed |
Frequently asked questions
When did Parasite come out?
Parasite was released on 30 May 2019.
What genre is Parasite?
Parasite is catalogued as Comedy, Thriller and Drama.
Is Parasite worth watching?
It holds 8.5/10 from 20,908 TMDB votes, against a catalog average of 8.0. That puts it well ahead of the typical title we track.
Where can I watch Parasite?
We do not have a confirmed streaming provider on file for Parasite. Availability differs by country and changes often, so check your own services. BoredFlix does not host or stream video.
What should I watch after Parasite?
The closest titles we track by shared genre are Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Teach You a Lesson.
Catalog data including ratings, vote counts, genres and artwork originates from TMDB and reflects the most recent snapshot in our dataset. BoredFlix is a discovery and information platform and does not host, stream or distribute any video content.