The Visit (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2001, The Visit is a drama film directed by Jordan Walker-Pearlman, running about 107 minutes. “Both father and son are in prison. But only one is behind bars.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man dying in prison brings his family together for a fateful visit, and proceeds to put his life back together.
Who’s in it. The Visit stars Obba Babatundé as Tony, Charmin Lee White as Mrs. Tony Waters, Terrell Mitchell as Tony's Son and Enoh Essien as Tony's Daughter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Visit has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Visit page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Visit tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Visit (2001)?
- In GB, The Visit is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Visit worth watching?
- The Visit holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Visit?
- The Visit stars Obba Babatundé, Charmin Lee White, Terrell Mitchell, Enoh Essien and Christopher Babers.
- When was The Visit released?
- The Visit was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.