The Visitors (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film
Released in 2012, The Visitors is a music film directed by Ragnar Kjartansson, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. A celebration of creativity, community, and friendship, The Visitors (2012) documents a 64-minute durational performance Kjartansson staged with some of his closest friends at the romantically dilapidated Rokeby Farm in upstate New York. Each of the nine channels shows a musician or group of musicians, including some of Iceland’s most renowned as well as members of the family that owns Rokeby Farm, performing in a separate space in the storied house and grounds; each wears headphones to hear the others. As the music begins and repeats, individual players stop, start, and move between rooms. Viewed together, the individual videos present an ensemble performance Kjartansson calls a “feminine nihilistic gospel song.” The piece itself sets lyrics from a poem by artist Ásdís Sif Gunnarsdóttir, Ragnar´s ex-wife, to a musical arrangement by the artist and Icelandic musician Davíð Þór Jónsson; the title comes from a 1981 album from Swedish pop band ABBA, meant to be its last.
Who’s in it. The Visitors stars Davíð Þór Jónsson as Self, Þorvaldur Gröndal as Self, Kjartan Sveinsson as Self and Ragnar Kjartansson as Self.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Visitors page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Visitors tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Visitors (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Visitors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Visitors?
- The Visitors stars Davíð Þór Jónsson, Þorvaldur Gröndal, Kjartan Sveinsson and Ragnar Kjartansson.
- When was The Visitors released?
- The Visitors was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.