Parasyte: Part 1 (2014)
Kernel Score: 78% · 304 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Science Fiction, Horror, Action, Drama
Released: 2014-11-29
Runtime: 109 minutes
Where to watch Parasyte: Part 1
- Rent: Fandango At Home
- Buy: Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Humanity is suffering from a series of mysterious murders across the globe, known as the 'Mincemeat murders'. High school student Izumi Shinichi has a parasite living off him, having replaced his right hand, and he might be the discoverer of truth.
Parasyte: Part 1 parents' guide: ages 14+
Parents need to know that Parasyte: Part 1 is a horror-action anime film involving mysterious murders and body-horror alien parasites infecting humans.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — The story involves a series of gruesome 'Mincemeat murders' and body-horror imagery from parasitic alien creatures.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Shota Sometani as Izumi Shinichi
- Sadao Abe as Migi (voice)
- Eri Fukatsu as Tamiya Ryoko
- Ai Hashimoto as Murano Satomi
- Kazuki Kitamura as Hirokawa Takeshi
- Masahiro Higashide as Shimada Hideo
- Tadanobu Asano as Goto
- Miko Yoki as Izumi Nobuko
- Jun Kunimura as Detective Hirama
- Hirofumi Arai as Uragami
Parasyte: Part 1 FAQ
Is Parasyte: Part 1 good?
Parasyte: Part 1 has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 304 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Parasyte: Part 1?
In the US you can rent it from Fandango At Home.
Is Parasyte: Part 1 OK for kids?
Parasyte: Part 1 is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that Parasyte: Part 1 is a horror-action anime film involving mysterious murders and body-horror alien parasites infecting humans.
What movies are like Parasyte: Part 1?
If you liked Parasyte: Part 1, try Parasyte: Part 2, Shin Ultraman, Stargate: Continuum and Terminator 2: Judgment Day.