The Guest (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2008, The Guest is a comedy, drama, adventure and family film directed by Saeed Asadi, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A young taxi driver who is a happy man encounters lots of different stories through his daily life. One day, he is driving a young American woman and he enters an unusual and protracted adventure which he should follow to the end. The American woman has lost the address she is going to refer and it is almost impossible to reach her relatives. The young driver believes that he should help the woman until she finds her relatives and this issue causes many problems between him and his fiancee. He also has other problems regarding the American woman and his unusual friend.
Who’s in it. The Guest stars Amin Hayaei, Mohammadreza Sharifinia, Shaghayegh Farahani and Hesam Navabsafavi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Guest has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Guest page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Guest tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Guest (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Guest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Guest worth watching?
- The Guest holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Guest?
- The Guest stars Amin Hayaei, Mohammadreza Sharifinia, Shaghayegh Farahani, Hesam Navabsafavi and Caroline Page.
- When was The Guest released?
- The Guest was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.