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The Visit

2015·Movie
1h 34min·PG-13

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The Visit fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Catharsis4
  • Coming of Age4

Humor

Some cringe comedy and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Dark Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You scare easily

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About

No one loves you like your grandparents.

A brother and sister are sent to their grandparents' remote Pennsylvania farm for a week, where they discover that the elderly couple is involved in something deeply disturbing.
Found-Footage HorrorPsychological ThrillerFamily SecretsUnsettling AtmosphereCreepy GrandparentsSuspenseful & TenseDark Comedy ElementsRural DreadTwist Ending

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Visit legally?

The Visit is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Visit worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Visit rated?

PG-13Strong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Visit?

1 h 34 min

The Visit runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Visit?

Critics62
Audiences58

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 58 out of 100, so both groups see The Visit much the same way.

Was The Visit a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$98 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $98 million worldwide, 19.7 times its budget.

What language is The Visit in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Visit?

104ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBG+90

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Visit in 104 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Visit use?

Disappeared DadIronyWham LineFound Footage FilmsDeadpan SnarkerAll There in the ScriptAdults Are UselessBittersweet EndingAlone with the PsychoBrick JokeExcrement StatementWould Hurt a Childand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for The Visit, including Disappeared Dad, Irony, Wham Line.