The Host (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2020, The Host is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Andy Newbery, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. A chance opportunity arises for Robert Atkinson, a London banker who risks his bank's money to leave the mundane behind and start a new life. To take advantage, he unwittingly signs up with a Chinese cartel to transport a briefcase to Amsterdam. But all is not as it seems in a city veiled by dark secrets. Fuelled by power players, drugs, seduction and violence, Robert awaits his turn in a deadly game of choice and consequence.
Who’s in it. The Host stars Maryam Hassouni as Vera Tribbe, Mike Beckingham as Robert Atkinson, Dougie Poynter as Steve Atkinson and Nigel Barber as Herbert Summers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Host has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Host (2020)?
- In US, The Host is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Host?
- The Host stars Maryam Hassouni, Mike Beckingham, Dougie Poynter, Nigel Barber and Suan-Li Ong.
- When was The Host released?
- The Host was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.