The Visitor(2008)
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The Visitor Synopsis
A college professor travels to New York City to attend a conference and finds a young couple living in his apartment.
The Visitor (2008) is a crime, drama and music film directed by Tom McCarthy, released on February 21, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Richard Jenkins, Haaz Sleiman, Danai Gurira and Hiam Abbass. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 517 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom McCarthy
- Writers:
- Tom McCarthy
- Producers:
- Mary Jane Skalski, Michael London, John Woldenberg
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver Bokelberg
- Composer:
- Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
- Production:
- Overture Films, Participant, Groundswell Productions, Next Wednesday Productions
- Budget:
- $4,000,000
- Revenue:
- $18,197,518
- Status:
- Released
The Visitor (2008) Trailer
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The Visitor Videos & Clips
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'The Visitor' Trailer
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The Visitor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Jenkins
as Prof. Walter Vale
Haaz Sleiman
as Tarek Khalil
Danai Gurira
as Zainab
Hiam Abbass
as Mouna Khalil
Marian Seldes
as Barbara
Maggie Moore
as Karen
Michael Cumpsty
as Charles
- Bill McHenry
Bill McHenry
as Darin
Richard Kind
as Jacob
- Tzahi Moskovitz
Tzahi Moskovitz
as Zev
Amir Arison
as Mr. Shah
Neal Lerner
as Martin Revere
Key crew
Directed by Tom McCarthy, written by Tom McCarthy, produced by Mary Jane Skalski, Michael London and John Woldenberg.
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The Visitor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 517 ratings.
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The Visitor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Visitor online?
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The Visitor (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Visitor?
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The main cast of The Visitor (2008) includes Richard Jenkins, Haaz Sleiman, Danai Gurira, Hiam Abbass and Marian Seldes. The film was directed by Tom McCarthy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Visitor released?
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The Visitor was released on February 21, 2008 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Visitor worth watching?
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The Visitor (2008) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 517 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Visitor?
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