The Host 2013
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatA 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Melanie Stryder / Wanda
as The Seeker / Lacey
as Jared Howe
as Ian O'Shea
as Jeb Stryder
as Maggie Stryder
as Jamie Stryder
as Kyle O'Shea
as Seeker Reed
as Seeker Burns
Director:
Writer:
Stephenie Meyer, Andrew Niccol
Stars:
Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger, Max Irons, Jake Abel, William Hurt, Frances Fisher, Chandler Canterbury, Boyd Holbrook, Stephen Rider, Alex Russell,
Genres:
Action,Adventure,Science Fiction
Release Date:
2013 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
126 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Host
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Melanie Stryder / Wanda
as The Seeker / Lacey
as Jared Howe
as Ian O'Shea
as Jeb Stryder
as Maggie Stryder
as Jamie Stryder
as Kyle O'Shea
as Seeker Reed
as Seeker Burns
as Soul Fleur
as Trevor Stryder
as Wanda
as Soul Anshu
as Soul Winters
as Soul Lake
as Soul Nafisa
as Seeker Song
as Seeker Sands
as Seeker Wolfe
as Seeker Waverley
as Healer Fords
as Soul Raines
as Seeker Pavo
as Brandt
as Doc
as Wes
as Lily
as Seeker Hawke
as Seeker Summers
as Soul Pearle
as Healer Skye
as Seeker Nova
as Nate
as Seeker Dawn
as Seeker Zephyr
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