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The Host
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The Host

2013-03-22 · 126 min · ★ 6.3

Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

A parasitic alien soul is injected into the body of Melanie Stryder. Instead of carrying out her race's mission of taking over the Earth, "Wanda" (as she comes to be called) forms a bond with her host and sets out to aid other free humans.

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Directors
Andrew Niccol
Production companies
Open Road Films, Nick Wechsler Productions, Silver Reel, Chockstone Pictures
Countries
Switzerland, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 44,000,000
Revenue
USD 63,300,000

Top Cast

Saoirse RonanSaoirse RonanMelanie Stryder / Wanda
Diane KrugerDiane KrugerThe Seeker / Lacey
Max IronsMax IronsJared Howe
Jake AbelJake AbelIan O'Shea
William HurtWilliam HurtJeb Stryder
Frances FisherFrances FisherMaggie Stryder
Chandler CanterburyChandler CanterburyJamie Stryder
Boyd HolbrookBoyd HolbrookKyle O'Shea
Stephen RiderStephen RiderSeeker Reed
Alex RussellAlex RussellSeeker Burns
Rachel RobertsRachel RobertsSoul Fleur
J.D. EvermoreJ.D. EvermoreTrevor Stryder
Emily BrowningEmily BrowningWanda
Shyaam KarraShyaam KarraSoul Anshu
Brent Wendell WilliamsSoul Winters
Jhil McEntyreJhil McEntyreSoul Lake
Jalen ColemanSoul Nafisa
Jaylen MooreJaylen MooreSeeker Song
Stephen ConroyStephen ConroySeeker Sands
Michael L. ParkerSeeker Wolfe

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