The Host
“Man has made his newest predator.”
Where to watch The Host in Japan
The Host is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and FOD. Availability checked 3 June 2026.
About The Host
The Host is a 2006 movie in the Horror, Drama and Science Fiction genres, directed by Bong Joon Ho, starring Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong and Park Hae-il. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 3,118 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Host in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Host trailer
Overview
A teenage girl is captured by a giant mutated squid-like creature that appears from Seoul's Han River after toxic waste was dumped in it, prompting her family into a frantic search for her.
Top cast
Song Kang-ho
Park Gang-du
Byun Hee-bong
Park Hie-bong
Park Hae-il
Park Nam-il
Bae Doona
Park Nam-joo
Ko A-sung
Park Hyun-seo
Oh Dal-su
The Monster (voice)
Lee Jae-eung
Se-jin
Lee Dong-ho
Se-joo
Yoon Je-moon
Homeless Man
Yim Pil-sung
Fat Guevara
Kim Roi-ha
Yellow Suit at Funeral
Koh Soo-hee
Hostage nurse
Kim Hak-seon
Civilian Military Kim
Scott Wilson
Douglas
Brian Rhee
Young Korean Doctor
Paul Lazar
American Doctor
David Anselmo
Donald
Baek Do-bin
Fumigation Truck Skinny Man
Martin Lord Cayce
U.S. Senator (uncredited)
Choi Dae-sung
Man from Duck Boat (uncredited)
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Host in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream The Host on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and FOD.
Is The Host on Netflix?+
The Host is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.
How long is The Host?+
The Host has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
Who stars in The Host?+
The Host stars Song Kang-ho, Byun Hee-bong, Park Hae-il, Bae Doona and Ko A-sung.
When did The Host come out?+
The Host is a 2006 movie directed by Bong Joon Ho.
What genre is The Host?+
The Host is Horror, Drama and Science Fiction film.
Who directed The Host?+
The Host was directed by Bong Joon Ho.
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