The Guest (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2014, The Guest is an action, thriller and mystery film directed by Adam Wingard, running about 100 minutes. “Be careful who you let in” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A soldier introduces himself to the Peterson family, claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action. After the young man is welcomed into their home, a series of accidental deaths seem to be connected to his presence.
Who’s in it. The Guest stars Dan Stevens as “David”, Maika Monroe as Anna, Brendan Meyer as Luke and Sheila Kelley as Mrs. Peterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Guest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder and Shudder Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. 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 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 Guest (2014)?
- In US, The Guest is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Shudder, 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 Guest worth watching?
- The Guest holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Guest?
- The Guest stars Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe, Brendan Meyer, Sheila Kelley and Leland Orser.
- When was The Guest released?
- The Guest was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.