The Host
7.8/10
jumps
6
gore
6
dread
4
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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
Bong Joon-ho's monster movie dumps its creature onto a sunny riverbank in broad daylight in the first act, then follows a shambolic family's rescue mission through government incompetence. Horror, comedy, and political fury in one tentacled package.
The Host (2006) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | Rated R |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 120 minutes |
| Jump scares | 3/5 — moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences |
| Gore | 3/5 — a moderate amount of blood and violence |
| Dread | 2/5 — a mild unease that fades quickly |
| Themes | monster attacks; death and grief, often within a family |
The Host is rated R by the MPA. We score it 3/5 for jump scares, 3/5 for gore and 2/5 for lingering dread, over 120 minutes. Better suited to teens than to younger children.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is The Host?
- On our intensity scale, The Host rates 6/10 for jump scares and 4/10 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
- How gory is The Host?
- The Host rates 6/10 for gore — expect a moderate amount of blood and violence.
- How long is The Host?
- The Host runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
- What is The Host rated?
- The Host is rated R by the MPA. On our own scale it rates 6/10 for jump scares, 6/10 for gore and 4/10 for dread — the R tells you what it was certified, those tell you what it will do to you.
- Where to watch The Host (2006)?
- The Host is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
