The Visitor (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Series · ★ 6.4

Released in 1997, The Visitor is a drama series.
What it’s about. The Visitor is a science fiction television series created by Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin which aired on Fox from 1997–1998. It starred John Corbett as Adam McArthur who was abducted by extraterrestrials 50 years earlier and escapes back to Earth to help improve life for humanity.
Who’s in it. The Visitor stars John Corbett as Adam MacArthur, Grand L. Bush as Agent Douglas Wilcox, Leon Rippy as Agent Nicholas LaRu and John Storey as Agent Craig Van Patten, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Visitor 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 Visitor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Visitor tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Visitor (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Visitor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Visitor worth watching?
- The Visitor holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Visitor?
- The Visitor stars John Corbett, Grand L. Bush, Leon Rippy, John Storey and Steve Railsback.
- When was The Visitor released?
- The Visitor was released in 1997.
