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The Host

  • 20132013
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
115K
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POPULARITY
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Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, and Jake Abel in The Host (2013)
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.
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When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, Melanie Stryder risks everything to protect the people she cares about.When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, Melanie Stryder risks everything to protect the people she cares about.When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, Melanie Stryder risks everything to protect the people she cares about.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
115K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,894
53
  • Director
    • Andrew Niccol
  • Writers
    • Andrew Niccol(screenplay)
    • Stephenie Meyer(novel "The Host")
  • Stars
    • Saoirse Ronan
    • Max Irons
    • Jake Abel
Top credits
  • Director
    • Andrew Niccol
  • Writers
    • Andrew Niccol(screenplay)
    • Stephenie Meyer(novel "The Host")
  • Stars
    • Saoirse Ronan
    • Max Irons
    • Jake Abel
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 422User reviews
    • 278Critic reviews
    • 35Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos10

    Version #3
    Trailer 2:32
    Version #3
    U.S. Version #2
    Trailer 2:17
    U.S. Version #2
    No. 1
    Trailer 1:22
    No. 1
    IMDb Original Interview: The Host, Diane Kruger
    Clip 4:07
    IMDb Original Interview: The Host, Diane Kruger
    "Choose to Fight"
    Featurette 2:12
    "Choose to Fight"
    "Meet Jared Howe"
    Featurette 1:25
    "Meet Jared Howe"
    "Meet Melanie Stryder"
    Featurette 1:16
    "Meet Melanie Stryder"
    IMDb Original Interview: The Host, Stephenie Meyer
    Interview 3:53
    IMDb Original Interview: The Host, Stephenie Meyer
    IMDb Original Interview: The Host, Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons and Jake Abel
    Interview 3:45
    IMDb Original Interview: The Host, Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons and Jake Abel
    The Host
    Promo 0:32
    The Host

    Photos282

    Diane Kruger in The Host (2013)
    Max Irons in The Host (2013)
    Saoirse Ronan in The Host (2013)
    Saoirse Ronan in The Host (2013)
    Saoirse Ronan and Max Irons in The Host (2013)
    Saoirse Ronan and Max Irons in The Host (2013)
    Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, and Chandler Canterbury in The Host (2013)
    Saoirse Ronan in The Host (2013)
    Max Irons in The Host (2013)
    Diane Kruger, Saoirse Ronan, and Stephen Rider in The Host (2013)
    Diane Kruger in The Host (2013)
    Saoirse Ronan and Max Irons in The Host (2013)

    Top cast

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    Saoirse Ronan
    Saoirse Ronan
    • Melanie Stryder…
    Max Irons
    Max Irons
    • Jared Howe
    Jake Abel
    Jake Abel
    • Ian O'Shea
    Diane Kruger
    Diane Kruger
    • The Seeker…
    Rachel Roberts
    Rachel Roberts
    • Soul Fleur
    Shyaam Karra
    Shyaam Karra
    • Soul Anshu
    Brent Wendell Williams
    • Soul Winters
    Jhil McEntyre
    • Soul Lake
    Jalen Coleman
    • Soul Nafisa
    Stephen Rider
    Stephen Rider
    • Seeker Reed
    Jaylen Moore
    Jaylen Moore
    • Seeker Song
    Stephen Conroy
    Stephen Conroy
    • Seeker Sands
    Marcus Lyle Brown
    Marcus Lyle Brown
    • Healer Fords
    Michael L. Parker
    Michael L. Parker
    • Seeker Wolfe
    • (as Michael Parker)
    Phil Austin
    Phil Austin
    • Seeker Waverley
    Chandler Canterbury
    Chandler Canterbury
    • Jamie
    JD Evermore
    JD Evermore
    • Trevor Stryder
    • (as J.D. Evermore)
    William Hurt
    William Hurt
    • Jeb
    • Director
      • Andrew Niccol
    • Writers
      • Andrew Niccol(screenplay)
      • Stephenie Meyer(novel "The Host")
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The shiny Chrome cars are Lotus Evoras.
    • Goofs
      When Melanie/Wanda is driving the blue Volvo through the desert and struggling about which direction to go, the device that makes the car do the spontaneous flip can clearly be seen on the bottom left side of the car, just in front of the rear left wheel.
    • Quotes

      Wanderer/Wanda: Why is he looking at you?

      Melanie Stryder: Why are you looking at him?

    • Connections
      Featured in The Nostalgia Chick: The Host (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Radioactive
      Performed by Imagine Dragons
      Courtesy of Kid Ina Korner / Interscope Records
      Under license from Universal Music Operations Ltd.

    User reviews422

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Hit or Miss
    This movie you will either enjoy or hate to be honest. If you want something that is action-packed and filled with cool sci-fi moments do not see this movie. Yes the movie is sci-fi but it's more about romance. It also is a tad slower.

    However, the cast was fantastic and the script was beautiful. There were cheesy moments but it was still really sweet and well done. Basically what I am saying, is if you like romance with a twist go and see it! If you are expecting something like Gattaca, you will be disappointed.

    I really loved the movie and felt it held up to the book. I usually hate movie versions of books but this was really good! If you like the book chances are you are going to like the movie. There are tweaks of course, but I thought they were mainly well done and helped get the same message across.
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    • cnazcona
    • Mar 31, 2013

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 29, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Switzerland
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vat Chu
    • Filming locations
      • Shiprock, New Mexico, USA
    • Production companies
      • Chockstone Pictures
      • Nick Wechsler Productions
      • Silver Reel
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $26,627,201
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,600,112
      • Mar 31, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $63,365,859
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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