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A struggling family gradually secures jobs inside a wealthy household, concealing their relationships while adapting themselves to the expectations of their employers.

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The struggling Kim family gradually enters the wealthy Park household by presenting themselves as unrelated tutors, a chauffeur, and a housekeeper. Each new job depends on careful performance, forged credentials, and the Parks never comparing notes.

Why it belongs

Parasite melds comedy, apprehension, tragedy, and class criticism with exceptional tonal and visual control.

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Bong Joon-ho maps class power across the Parks' modern hillside home, deploying stairs, windows, blocked sightlines, and tonal pivots to move seamlessly among comedy, tension, and social tragedy.

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Academy Awards4 wins2020 · official ceremony record ↗

Best Picture2020 · Kwak Sin Ae and Bong Joon-ho, Producersofficial ceremony record ↗Directing2020 · Bong Joon-hoofficial ceremony record ↗Writing (Original Screenplay)2020 · Screenplay by Bong Joon-ho, Han Jin Won; Story by Bong Joon-hoofficial ceremony record ↗

Plus 1 additional win

Golden Globes1 win2020 · official film record ↗

Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language2020 · Parasiteofficial film record ↗

BAFTA2 wins2020 · official BAFTA 2020 Film Awards results ↗

Original Screenplay2020 · Han Jin Won and Bong Joon-hoofficial BAFTA 2020 Film Awards results ↗

Plus 1 additional win

Cannes1 win2019 · official festival record ↗

Palme d'or2019 · BONG Joon Hoofficial festival record ↗

Totals include every recorded competitive win. Only Picture or top-film honors, Direction, Screenplay, and lead or supporting performances are named.

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Sight & Sound90IMDb Top 25035AFI 100—

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Great Cinema Master List scores

Greatness9.6

Engagement10.0

Ease9.6

Korean · R
Narrative Feature
Mood: Gripping & Dark