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Minari

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2020 | 115 min | Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Oscar. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Foreign Language Film. Won 1 SAG Award: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture. Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Supporting Actress. Won 2 Critics' Choice Awards: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Young Performer, Critics' Choice Awards: Best Foreign Language Film. Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Supporting Female. Also nominated for 6 more Oscars, 2 more SAG Awards and 5 more BAFTAs. Plus 3 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $16 million worldwide on a $2 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 245K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lee Isaac Chung

  • Steven YeunJacob
  • Han Ye-riMonica
  • Youn Yuh-jungSoonja
  • Will PattonPaul
  • Alan KimDavid
  • Noel Kate ChoAnne
  • Darryl CoxMr. Harlan
  • Esther MoonMrs. Oh
  • Ben HallDowsing Dan
  • Eric StarkeyRandy Boomer