The Host (2013)
Choose to believe. Choose to fight. Choose to love.
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.
Director: Andrew Niccol
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Runtime: 126 min
Release Date: March 22, 2013
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Saoirse Ronan - Melanie Stryder / Wanda
- Diane Kruger - The Seeker / Lacey
- Max Irons - Jared Howe
- Jake Abel - Ian O'Shea
- William Hurt - Jeb Stryder
- Frances Fisher - Maggie Stryder
- Chandler Canterbury - Jamie Stryder
- Boyd Holbrook - Kyle O'Shea
- Stephen Rider - Seeker Reed
- Alex Russell - Seeker Burns
Screenplay
- Stephenie Meyer (Novel)
- Andrew Niccol (Screenplay)
Music: Antonio Pinto
Cinematography: Roberto Schaefer
Editing: Thomas J. Nordberg
Production: Open Road Films, Nick Wechsler Productions, Silver Reel, Chockstone Pictures
Country: Switzerland, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $44M
Box Office: $63M
Original Language: en
Themes
Alien Invasion and First Contact, Visions of Future and Technology, Alien Invasion and Human Resistance
Keywords
based on novel or book, mass murder, dystopia, genocide, alien invasion, duringcreditsstinger, interspecies romance, alien parasites, based on young adult novel, romantic
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Host about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Host?
- The Host was directed by Andrew Niccol.
- Who stars in The Host?
- The Host stars Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger, Max Irons, Jake Abel, William Hurt, Frances Fisher.
- How long is The Host?
- The Host has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- What genre is The Host?
- The Host is a Action, Adventure, Science Fiction film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Host?
- The Host has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of The Host?
- The Host had a budget of $44M.
- How much did The Host gross?
- The Host grossed $63M worldwide.
- Where was The Host produced?
- The Host was produced in Switzerland, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Host?
- The themes of The Host include: Alien Invasion and First Contact, Visions of Future and Technology, Alien Invasion and Human Resistance.