The Visitor (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1979, The Visitor is a horror and science fiction film directed by Giulio Paradisi, running about 109 minutes. “They know we are here...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ancient intergalactic warrior arrives on Earth to put a stop to a demonic child's plot to reproduce Satan's next generation of evil.
Who’s in it. The Visitor stars Lance Henriksen as Raymond Armstead, Glenn Ford as Det. Jake Durham, John Huston as Jerzy Colsowicz and Joanne Nail as Barbara Collins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Visitor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor and ARROW 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 Visitor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Visitor tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Visitor (1979)?
- In US, The Visitor is available to stream on Fandor and ARROW, 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 Visitor worth watching?
- The Visitor holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Visitor?
- The Visitor stars Lance Henriksen, Glenn Ford, John Huston, Joanne Nail and Sam Peckinpah.
- When was The Visitor released?
- The Visitor was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.