The Visitors (2023): cast, story & where to watch

2023 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 2023, The Visitors is a documentary film directed by Veronika Lišková, running about 83 minutes.

What it’s about. The northernmost city in the world, Longyearbyen, is the most populated settlement in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard. A Czech social anthropologist attempts to make a new home for herself here with her family whilst also researching social transformations in the local community. The loss of jobs in the mining industry, as well as the complicated relationship between Norwegian natives, foreign immigrants, and tourists all contribute to the city's change of atmosphere whilst the surrounding snowy mountains melt and avalanches threaten the daily existence of the local population. This portrait of the microcosm of an ice town is a raw glimpse into the contemporary globalized world.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Visitors 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 Visitors page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Visitors tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Visitors (2023)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Visitors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Visitors worth watching?
The Visitors holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was The Visitors released?
The Visitors was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.