The Host (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2013, The Host is an action, thriller, adventure and romance film directed by Andrew Niccol, running about 125 minutes. “You will be one of us” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A parasitic alien soul is injected into the body of Melanie Stryder. Instead of carrying out her race's mission of taking over the Earth, "Wanda" (as she comes to be called) forms a bond with her host and sets out to aid other free humans.
Who’s in it. The Host stars Saoirse Ronan as Melanie Stryder / Wanda, Diane Kruger as The Seeker / Lacey, Max Irons as Jared Howe and Jake Abel as Ian O'Shea, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Host has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $63.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and 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 Host page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Host tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Host (2013)?
- In US, The Host is available to stream on Philo and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and 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 Host worth watching?
- The Host holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Host?
- The Host stars Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger, Max Irons, Jake Abel and William Hurt.
- When was The Host released?
- The Host was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.