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The Host

PG-1320132h 6mAndrew Niccol
IMDb 5.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 10% · Metacritic 35

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"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.

ActionAdventureScience Fiction
Based On Novel Or BookMass MurderDystopiaGenocideAlien InvasionDuringcreditsstingerInterspecies RomanceAlien ParasitesBased On Young Adult NovelRomantic

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Host (2013) about?

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.

Who stars in The Host?

The Host stars Saoirse Ronan (Melanie Stryder / Wanda), Diane Kruger (The Seeker / Lacey), Max Irons (Jared Howe), Jake Abel (Ian O'Shea), William Hurt (Jeb Stryder). The film was directed by Andrew Niccol.

How long is The Host?

The Host has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2013. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Host worth watching?

The Host holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 10. Fans of Action, Adventure, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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