Mickey 17 (2025)

Science Fiction Comedy Adventure
→ Influenced 5 films ← Inspired by 5 films

Unlikely hero Mickey Barnes finds himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job… to die, for a living.

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Memories of Murder
Memories of Murder (2003)1
 Okja
Okja (2017)2
 Snowpiercer
Snowpiercer (2013)3
 The Thing
The Thing (1982)4
 Blade Runner
Blade Runner (1982)5

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  1. Memories of Murder (2003)
    "Robert Pattinson drew inspiration from Bong Joon Ho's own film, particularly its approach to physical humor and choreographed movements." Robert Pattinson On How Anime Inspired His Acting in Mickey 17 Filmfare
  2. Okja (2017)
    "Themes of pro-animal rights and anti-xenophobia in "Mickey 17" echo those explored in Bong's "Okja."" Sure, ‘Mickey 17’ Is a Decent Political Satire, but It’s So Much Better at This Shane Vassar Collider
  3. Snowpiercer (2013)
    "The film's critique of capitalism and environmental doomsaying aligns with themes present in Bong's "Snowpiercer."" Sure, ‘Mickey 17’ Is a Decent Political Satire, but It’s So Much Better at This Shane Vassar Collider
  4. The Thing (1982)
    "The industrial grime and tactile universe of "Mickey 17" were influenced by John Carpenter's "The Thing."" After ‘Parasite,’ Bong Joon Ho could have played it safe. Instead, he made ‘Mickey 17’ Los Angeles Times
  5. Blade Runner (1982)
    "The film's retrofuturistic design and analog-looking technology were inspired by Ridley Scott's "Blade Runner."" After ‘Parasite,’ Bong Joon Ho could have played it safe. Instead, he made ‘Mickey 17’ Los Angeles Times