Be careful who you let in.
A soldier introduces himself to the Peterson family, claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action. After the young man is welcomed into their home, a series of accidental deaths seem to be connected to his presence.
The Guest (2014) is a mystery, thriller and action film directed by Adam Wingard, released on September 5, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe, Leland Orser and Sheila Kelley. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 2,203 ratings.
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Dan Stevens
as "David"
Maika Monroe
as Anna Peterson
Leland Orser
as Spencer Peterson
Sheila Kelley
as Laura Peterson
Brendan Meyer
as Luke Peterson
Chase Williamson
as Zeke
Ethan Embry
as Higgins
Joel David Moore
as Craig
Lance Reddick
as Major Carver
Tabatha Shaun
as Kristen
Steven John Brown
as Mike
Brenden Roberts
as Ian
Directed by Adam Wingard, written by Simon Barrett, produced by Keith Calder and Jessica Wu.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 2,203 ratings.
In terms of tone and pacing, _The Guest_ is a little bit all over the place. But in terms of plot, script, narrative, acting, setting, score, soundtrack, characters, intrigue, effects, humour, rewatchability, entertainment value and originality? Yeah. Pretty much nails it. _Final rating:★★★★ - An all round good movie with a little something extra._
Reviewed on November 20, 2016
'The Guest' is a surprisingly fun throwback to 1980s horror. It boasts a thumping soundtrack and quick cuts that really fit into the theme of the film. The exaggerated scenes of violence and gore may be a bit too strange for those who do not appreciate the sentimentality and nostalgia of the movie. The narrative is very straightforward and follows Dan Stevens, an ex-soldier, as he returns to his friend's family's…
Reviewed on March 9, 2017
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The Guest (2014) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Darkroom and Shudder Apple TV channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Guest (2014) includes Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe, Leland Orser, Sheila Kelley and Brendan Meyer. The film was directed by Adam Wingard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Guest was released on September 5, 2014 and runs for 1h 41m.
The Guest (2014) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 2,203 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, thriller and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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