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The Visitor

2022·Movie
1h 26min·NR
29
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Metacritic39–Rotten Tomatoes21%20%
IMDb4.3Metacritic39–Rotten Tomatoes21%20%

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The Visitor fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Scare6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Where he goes, death follows.

After a series of tragedies including the death of his father-in-law, Robert and his wife Maia leave their home in London to move back to her childhood home. But when Robert discovers an old portrait in the attic of a man who is his spitting image, he goes down a rabbit hole to discover the identity of this mysterious doppelganger known only as the visitor. It isn’t long until he realizes – where the visitor goes, death follows.
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Crew

Directed by:
Scott August, Justin P. Lange, Seth Hansen
Written by:
Simon Boyes, Adam Mason
Produced by:
Jason Blum, Simon Boyes, Adam Mason
Composed by:
Charlie Mascagni, Gavin Brivik, Shie Rozow

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Visitor

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Where can I stream The Visitor legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+Philo

The Visitor is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ 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 Visitor worth watching?

29
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 29/100 (IMDb 4.3, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Visitor rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Visitor?

1 h 26 min

The Visitor runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Visitor?

Critics30
Audiences32

Yes. Critics average 30 and audiences 32 out of 100, so both groups see The Visitor much the same way.

What language is The Visitor in?

EnglishPortuguese

It was made in English, with some Portuguese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Visitor?

24AUBGBRCACZDKEEFIGBGGGRHRHUIE+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Visitor in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Visitor use?

Shout-OutOff-the-Shelf FXMood WhiplashAncient AstronautsAncient ConspiracyImprobable Infant SurvivalMind ScrewGood Girls Avoid AbortionAs You KnowEye ScreamShoot the Shaggy DogWouldn't Hurt a Childand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for The Visitor, including Shout-Out, Off-the-Shelf FX, Mood Whiplash.