Thirst
7.5/10
jumps
6
gore
8
dread
6
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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
Park Chan-wook's priest survives a medical experiment and returns with an appetite his vows can't contain. A vampire film staged as moral farce and doomed romance — sacrilege, mahjong, and one of the great pitch-black endings in the genre.
Thirst (2009) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | Rated R |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 134 minutes |
| Jump scares | 3/5 — moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences |
| Gore | 4/5 — heavy gore |
| Dread | 3/5 — a lingering atmosphere that stays for the evening |
| Themes | vampirism; graphic bodily transformation; religious themes |
Thirst is rated R by the MPA. We score it 3/5 for jump scares, 4/5 for gore and 3/5 for lingering dread, over 134 minutes. Weigh the gore first: heavy gore. Older teens and adults, mostly on the strength of what it shows.
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 Thirst?
- On our intensity scale, Thirst rates 6/10 for jump scares and 6/10 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
- How gory is Thirst?
- Thirst rates 8/10 for gore — expect heavy gore.
- How long is Thirst?
- Thirst runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
- What is Thirst rated?
- Thirst is rated R by the MPA. On our own scale it rates 6/10 for jump scares, 8/10 for gore and 6/10 for dread — the R tells you what it was certified, those tell you what it will do to you.
- Where to watch Thirst (2009)?
- Thirst 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).
