The Visitor (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2007, The Visitor is a drama, crime and music film directed by Tom McCarthy, running about 104 minutes. “Connection is everything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A college professor travels to New York City to attend a conference and finds a young couple living in his apartment.
Who’s in it. The Visitor stars Richard Jenkins as Prof. Walter Vale, Haaz Sleiman as Tarek Khalil, Danai Gurira as Zainab and Hiam Abbass as Mouna Khalil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Visitor has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $18.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Visitor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Visitor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Visitor (2007)?
- In US, The Visitor is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Visitor worth watching?
- The Visitor holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Visitor?
- The Visitor stars Richard Jenkins, Haaz Sleiman, Danai Gurira, Hiam Abbass and Marian Seldes.
- When was The Visitor released?
- The Visitor was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.