The Host (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Host is a 2013 action thriller directed by Andrew Niccol, starring Diane Kruger, William Hurt and Saoirse Ronan. It is partly based on The Host by Stephenie Meyer. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $63.4 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Andrew Niccol
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Open Road Films
- Budget
- $40M
- Based on
- The Host by Stephenie Meyer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Host About?
The premise of The Host without spoilers, adapted from The Host by Stephenie Meyer. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When an alien force invades Earth, Melanie Stryder finds herself uniquely positioned to fight back. As the invaders systematically take over human bodies, Melanie retains her own consciousness and must find a way to resist. Determined to save her loved ones and protect what remains of humanity, she embarks on a dangerous mission to fight the alien presence and preserve the memories of a world on the brink of destruction.
The Host Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- alien
- alien creature
- parasite
- body snatching
- desert
- cave
- alien invasion
- based on novel
- night
- dressed in all white
- knocked unconscious
- extraterrestrial
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- speeding car
- long haired female
- canine
- animal
- human body alien host
- motor vehicle
- suv
- long haired woman
- dog
- alien possession
- bearded man
- vehicle
- extraterrestrial race
- ponytailed woman
- handheld device
- seeker
- boy
- station wagon
- ponytailed female
- speeding vehicle
- older sister younger brother
- reflection
- handheld weapon
- female protagonist
- firearm
- gun
- bald man
- blindfolded
- view through binoculars
- male doctor
- communications device
- motor truck
- man killed
- rotorcraft
- planet viewed from outer space
- human versus alien
- semi automatic pistol
- harvesting wheat
The Host Cast
Diane Kruger leads the cast, with William Hurt and Saoirse Ronan. Directed by Andrew Niccol; 5 actors are credited in all.
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Director Andrew Niccol
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The Host Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Host 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 93% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 72%
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Metacritic 35 Metascore
User score 5.0
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TMDB 63% User score
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Letterboxd 2.4 /5
192 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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The Host Plot Summary
What happens in The Host from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a distant future, humanity has been overtaken by alien entities known as Souls, who are non-corporeal psychic parasites. These Souls traverse various planets in individual capsules, seamlessly infiltrating the bodies of dominant species. Once inside, the Soul completely replaces the host’s consciousness but gains access to their memories, leaving identifiable silver rings in their eyes.
The story centers around a teenager named Melanie Stryder, who becomes the host for a Soul called Wanderer. The Seeker, played by Diane Kruger, pressures Wanderer to dive into Melanie’s memories to pinpoint a hidden group of non-assimilated humans. However, Melanie’s consciousness refuses to fade away, igniting a battle for control over her body and leading to an unexpected friendship between the two.
Full summary
The whole story of The Host, scene by scene
The Host Box Office & Budget
The Host grossed $63.4 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, 1.6 times what it cost. $26.6 million came from the US and Canada and $36.7 million (58%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$63.4M
1.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $26.6M
- International
- $36.7M
- Budget
- $40M
The Host Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Host.
How Well Do You Know The Host?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What are the extraterrestrial entities in 'The Host' called?
Cars in The Host
13 cars on screen, including the 2010 Lotus Evora and the Aprilia RSV 4.
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2010 Lotus Evora Main role -
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Mercedes-Benz Unimog-S 404 404 Important role -
1969 Toyota Land Cruiser Important role
The Host Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “L'hoste” and “Seelen - Glaube”.
- Also known as
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- L'hoste
- Seelen - Glaube
- Kämpfe
- Liebe
- The Host (La huésped)
- 宿主
- The Host - Intruz
- Nómada
- Intruz
- La huésped
- Les Âmes vagabondes
- A burok
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- Seelen
- Vieras
- Гостья
- Hostiteľ
- Göçebe
- Το Σώμα
- Домаћин
- Hostitel
- เดอะโฮสต์ ต้องยึดร่าง
- Скитница
- Gazda
- גוף מארח
- L’hoste
- Гостя
- A Hospedeira
- 호스트
- Domacin
- Sielonešė
- Domaćin
- 天煞逆緣
- Vật Chủ
- ザ・ホスト 美しき侵略者
- Duša, მასპინძელი
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Host, Body Snatchers and The Invasion.
The Host FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Host, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Host?
The Host runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was The Host released?
The Host was released on March 29, 2013.
Who directed The Host?
The Host was directed by Andrew Niccol.
More films by Andrew Niccol Who is in the cast of The Host?
The Host stars Diane Kruger, William Hurt and Saoirse Ronan, among 5 credited actors.
How much did The Host make at the box office?
The Host grossed $63.4 million worldwide ($26.6 million domestic, $36.7 million international) on a budget of $40 million.
How is The Host rated?
The Host has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Is The Host based on a book?
Yes. The Host is partly adapted from The Host by Stephenie Meyer.
Does The Host have a post-credit scene?
No. The Host has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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