The Visitors (1980): cast, story & where to watch

1980 · Series · ★ 7.8

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Released in 1980, The Visitors is a sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. Les Visiteurs is about the disappearance of a team of six extraterrestrials coming to study Earth. The Empire of the Four Planets dispatch two police detectives to find them. They slip into two human bodies just as they are about to die, those of a Frenchman Jean-Louis and a German woman Renate, and resuscitate them so as to pursue their mission.

Who’s in it. The Visitors stars Josep Maria Flotats as Jean-Louis/Arkim, Barbara Kramer as Renate/Tolrak, Jean-René Gossart as Zarko and Bernard Gauthron as Alambda, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Visitors has been warmly received by audiences.

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 Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Visitors (1980)?
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 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Visitors?
The Visitors stars Josep Maria Flotats, Barbara Kramer, Jean-René Gossart, Bernard Gauthron and Robert Nogaret.
When was The Visitors released?
The Visitors was released in 1980.