The Host

The Host

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

Mar 22, 2013 · 2h 6m · Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

⭐ 6.3· 4,051 votes

Director Andrew Niccol

Writer Andrew Niccol

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Overview

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.

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Cast

Saoirse Ronan

Saoirse Ronan

Melanie Stryder / Wanda

Diane Kruger

Diane Kruger

The Seeker / Lacey

Max Irons

Max Irons

Jared Howe

Jake Abel

Jake Abel

Ian O'Shea

William Hurt

William Hurt

Jeb Stryder

Frances Fisher

Frances Fisher

Maggie Stryder

Chandler Canterbury

Chandler Canterbury

Jamie Stryder

Boyd Holbrook

Boyd Holbrook

Kyle O'Shea

Stephen Rider

Stephen Rider

Seeker Reed

Alex Russell

Alex Russell

Seeker Burns

Rachel Roberts

Rachel Roberts

Soul Fleur

J.D. Evermore

J.D. Evermore

Trevor Stryder

Emily Browning

Emily Browning

Wanda

Shyaam Karra

Shyaam Karra

Soul Anshu

Brent Wendell Williams

Brent Wendell Williams

Soul Winters

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