The Visitors (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1972, The Visitors is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Elia Kazan, running about 88 minutes. “Every one wants to turn his back on violence until it knocks at his front door.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bill, Martha and their little child Hal are spending a quiet winter Sunday in their cosy house when they get an unexpected visit from Mike Nickerson and Tony Rodriguez. Mike and Tony are old acquaintances of Bill; a few years back, in Vietnam, they were in the same platoon. They also became opposed parties in a court martial - for a reason that Bill never explained to Martha. What happened in Vietnam, and what is the reason for the presence of Mike and Tony ?
Who’s in it. The Visitors stars Patrick McVey as Harry Wayne, Patricia Joyce as Martha Wayne, James Woods as Bill Schmidt and Steve Railsback as Mike Nickerson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Visitors has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Visitors page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Visitors tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Visitors (1972)?
- In US, The Visitors is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Visitors worth watching?
- The Visitors holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Visitors?
- The Visitors stars Patrick McVey, Patricia Joyce, James Woods, Steve Railsback and Chico Martínez.
- When was The Visitors released?
- The Visitors was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.