Minari (2021)
An earnest family chases an intimate American dream, finding resilience and home in the strange Ozarks.
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 intense is Minari?
Minari has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. Rated PG-13.
What Minari feels like
- Tone
- heartwarmingmelancholyearnestintimateatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
Where to stream Minari
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Minari for you?
Is Minari scary?
No. Minari is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Minari gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Minari sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Minari OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Minari?
Minari runs 1h 55m.
Where can I stream Minari?
Minari is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Minari have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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