The Host(2013)
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The Host Synopsis
A parasitic alien soul is injected into the body of Melanie Stryder. Instead of carrying out her race's mission of taking over the Earth, "Wanda" (as she comes to be called) forms a bond with her host and sets out to aid other free humans.
The Host (2013) is a action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Andrew Niccol, released on March 22, 2013 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger, Max Irons and Jake Abel. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 4,128 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrew Niccol
- Writers:
- Stephenie Meyer, Andrew Niccol
- Producers:
- Steve Schwartz, Paula Mae Schwartz, Stephenie Meyer
- Cinematographer:
- Roberto Schaefer
- Composer:
- Antonio Pinto
- Production:
- Open Road Films, Nick Wechsler Productions, Silver Reel, Chockstone Pictures
- Budget:
- $44,000,000
- Revenue:
- $63,300,000
- Status:
- Released
The Host (2013) Trailer
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The Host Cast & Crew
Main cast
Saoirse Ronan
as Melanie Stryder / Wanda
Diane Kruger
as The Seeker / Lacey
Max Irons
as Jared Howe
Jake Abel
as Ian O'Shea
William Hurt
as Jeb Stryder
Frances Fisher
as Maggie Stryder
Chandler Canterbury
as Jamie Stryder
Boyd Holbrook
as Kyle O'Shea
Stephen Rider
as Seeker Reed
Alex Russell
as Seeker Burns
Rachel Roberts
as Soul Fleur
J.D. Evermore
as Trevor Stryder
Key crew
Directed by Andrew Niccol, written by Stephenie Meyer and Andrew Niccol, produced by Steve Schwartz, Paula Mae Schwartz and Stephenie Meyer.
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The Host Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 4,128 ratings.
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The Host – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Host online?
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The Host (2013) is available to stream on Philo and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Host?
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The main cast of The Host (2013) includes Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger, Max Irons, Jake Abel and William Hurt. The film was directed by Andrew Niccol. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Host released?
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The Host was released on March 22, 2013 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is The Host worth watching?
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The Host (2013) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 4,128 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Host?
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Yes. The official The Host trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.