Thirst (2009)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,055 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Released: 2009-04-30
Runtime: 134 minutes
Where to watch Thirst
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A respected priest volunteers for an experimental procedure that may lead to a cure for a deadly virus. He gets infected and dies, but a blood transfusion of unknown origin brings him back to life. Now, he’s torn between faith and bloodlust, and has a newfound desire for the wife of a childhood friend.
Thirst parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Thirst is an R-rated horror-drama about a priest turned vampire torn between faith and bloodlust, described by a reviewer as disturbing and disgusting.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Includes self-mutilation, blood transfusion horror, and disturbing violent imagery per reviewer warning.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Involves an affair with a childhood friend's wife driven by supernatural bloodlust.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Song Kang-ho as Priest Sang-hyeon
- Kim Ok-bin as Tae-ju
- Kim Hae-sook as Lady Ra
- Shin Ha-kyun as Kang-woo
- Park In-hwan as Priest Noh
- Song Young-chang as Seung-dae
- Oh Dal-su as Yeong-doo
- Ériq Ebouaney as Immanuel
- Seo Dong-soo as Hyo-seong
- Choi Hee-jin as Nurse Sa
Thirst FAQ
Is Thirst good?
Thirst has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,055 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Thirst?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Thirst OK for kids?
Thirst is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Thirst is an R-rated horror-drama about a priest turned vampire torn between faith and bloodlust, described by a reviewer as disturbing and disgusting.
What movies are like Thirst?
If you liked Thirst, try Calvary, Vampyr, Diary of a Country Priest and The Fearless Vampire Killers.