Parasite

ThrillerDramaDark Comedy 132 min Masterpiece Streaming Age

A poor family schemes their way into the employ of a wealthy household, with catastrophic results.

Budget

$11M

Box Office

$263M

ROI

23.9×

Why It Matters

First non-English film to win Best Picture. Cemented Korean cinema's global dominance.

Historical Context

Global inequality reached Gilded Age levels. Parasite was the class war made literal.

Historical Forces at Play

Black Lives Matter · 2014

The movement legitimized and amplified Black cinematic voices. Jordan Peele, Barry Jenkins, Ryan Coogler, and Ava DuVernay all rose to prominence in this cultural moment.