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Thirst

2009 · 134 min · Director: Park Chan-wook

Thirst (2009) is a horror drama, directed by Park Chan-wook. It stars Song Kang-ho and Kim Ok-vin. The 134-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.

What Thirst Is About

Park Chan-wook's 2009 film follows a priest who becomes a vampire after a medical trial. His faith and his need collide. A relationship with a woman wrecks everything. The film uses black humour and violence together; the narrative makes guilt its real subject. It draws on a novel by Émile Zola. It won the jury prize at Cannes. Song Kang-ho leads. Who it's for: those who like unconventional vampire films. Who it's not for: viewers troubled by sex and gore; the film gives both explicitly.

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What is Thirst about?

Park Chan-wook's 2009 film follows a priest who becomes a vampire after a medical trial. His faith and his need collide.

Where can I watch Thirst?

Thirst is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Thirst?

Thirst runs for 134 minutes (2h 14m).

When did Thirst come out?

Thirst was released in 2009.

Who directed Thirst?

Thirst was directed by Park Chan-wook.

Who stars in Thirst?

Thirst stars Song Kang-ho, Kim Ok-vin, Kim Hae-sook, Shin Ha-kyun.

What is Thirst's rating?

Thirst holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.

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