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The Host

2013·Movie
2h 6min·PG-13
IMDb5.8Metacritic355.0Rotten Tomatoes10%50%

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HulufuboTVPhiloThe RokuThe CW

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The Host fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

The mind, fantasy, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Choose to believe. Choose to fight. Choose to love.

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.
Sci-Fi RomanceAlien InvasionBody SnatchersDystopian FuturePsychological ThrillerHuman ResistanceIntrigueCharacter Driven

Crew

Directed by:
David Leitch, Andrew Niccol, Nick Mastandrea
Written by:
Andrew Niccol, Stephenie Meyer
Produced by:
Mindy Marin, Stephenie Meyer, Nick Wechsler
Composed by:
Paul Massey, Chris Navarro, Robin Harlan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Host

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Host legally?

HulufuboTVPhiloThe RokuThe CWPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

The Host is included with a subscription to Hulu, fuboTV, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, YouTube Free, and Plex. 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 Host worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 10%, and Metacritic 35). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Host rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Host?

2 h 6 min

The Host runs 2 h 6 min.

Is The Host based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Host?

Critics23
Audiences53

Not quite. Audiences rate The Host higher (53) than critics (23). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Host a box office hit?

Budget$44 million
Box office$63 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $44 million to make and earned $63 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is The Host in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Switzerland, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Host?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Host in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Host use?

Artistic License – PhysicsButt-MonkeyPromotion to ParentBig BadBitch in Sheep's ClothingTook a Level in BadassToxic Waste Can Do AnythingJerkass Has a PointDriven to SuicideCassandra TruthHard-to-Light FireMedia Scaremongeringand 106 more

TV Tropes lists 118 storytelling tropes for The Host, including Artistic License – Physics, Butt-Monkey, Promotion to Parent.