The Visitor (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2016, The Visitor is a drama, family and mystery film directed by Mehmet Eryilmaz, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. Ten years after being thrown out of her parental home, Nur hears that her mother is at death's door. Taking her young daughter with her, Nur hurries back to her father's world to see, and reconcile with her mother before it is too late. While the universal theme of mother-daughter relationships lies at the centre of the film, this is underpinned by an allusive subtext of incest, one of most common but least addressed social problems in Turkey. The individual stories of the family members combine with a sense of hope fuelled by tragedy to paint a portrait of the socially disconnected.
Who’s in it. The Visitor stars Zümrüt Erkin, Tamer Levent, Ayten Uncuoğlu and Hale Akinli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Visitor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Visitor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Visitor worth watching?
- The Visitor holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Visitor?
- The Visitor stars Zümrüt Erkin, Tamer Levent, Ayten Uncuoğlu, Hale Akinli and Melek Çinar.
- When was The Visitor released?
- The Visitor was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.