A timeless story of what roots us.
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.
Minari (2021) is a drama film directed by Lee Isaac Chung, released on February 12, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Youn Yuh-jung and Will Patton. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 1,917 ratings.
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Steven Yeun
as Jacob
Han Ye-ri
as Monica
Youn Yuh-jung
as Soonja
Will Patton
as Paul
Alan Kim
as David
Noel Kate Cho
as Anne
Darryl Cox
as Mr. Harlan
Esther Moon
as Mrs. Oh
Ben Hall
as Dowsing Dan
Eric Starkey
as Randy Boomer
Jacob Wade
as Johnnie
James Carroll
as Brother Roy
Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, written by Lee Isaac Chung and Stefanie Y. Hong, produced by Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Christina Oh.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 1,917 ratings.
'Minari' is an emotionally beautiful film. For me personally, the only downfall are very small parts of its narrative. Some things are brought up but never really touched on again, which didn't bug me in the moment but after the film, I asked myself what happened with those threads. It's such a small issue, but that doesn't stop me from saying that the film is a breathtaking delight. Soon-ja sang it best: “Minari,…
Reviewed on February 4, 2021
“Minari” is an absolutely beautiful gem of a movie that is delightful on all levels. The highly personal film, written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung, tells the story of a struggling Korean-American family searching for a better life when they move to rural Arkansas from California. Jacob (Steven Yeun) dreams of starting his own farm and selling Korean vegetables to serve the growing immigrant population, while…
Reviewed on March 9, 2021
Minari is a beautifully crafted semi-autobiographical film set in the 1980s that explores the struggles and hopes of a Korean immigrant family in the US, symbolized by the resilient minari plant. The performances, especially by Youn Yuh-Jung, bring depth and authenticity to the story, earning her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. With consistent conflict and a philosophically rich happy ending, the film offers…
Reviewed on September 22, 2025
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Minari (2021) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and OnDemandKorea. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of Minari (2021) includes Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Youn Yuh-jung, Will Patton and Alan Kim. The film was directed by Lee Isaac Chung. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Minari was released on February 12, 2021 and runs for 1h 55m.
Minari (2021) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 1,917 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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