The Host

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The Host

PG-13

2013

2h 5m

Sci-Fi

Romance

Adventure

Action

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over humans' bodies and erasing their minds, Melanie Stryder risks everything to protect the people she cares about most, proving that love can conquer all in a dangerous new world.

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Poorly scripted and dramatically ineffective, The Host is mostly stale and tedious, with moments of unintentional hilarity.

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Noah Berlatsky

The Atlantic

The acting, as well as Andrew Niccol's writing and direction, are all awful; I can't in good conscience recommend that anyone see this film.

Aug 28, 2019

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Kimberley Jones

Austin Chronicle

Three bodies plus four minds is some fertile arithmetic, but The Host can't be bothered with the intellectual or kinky ramifications of its setup.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 5, 2013

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Leonard Maltin

leonardmaltin.com

The only reason I had any hope was the presence of Saoirse Ronan in the leading role...

Apr 2, 2013

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Fails to adequately explore either its characters or the specifics of its concept-driven world.

Rated: 1.5/4

Sep 12, 2022

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Kip Mooney

College Movie Review

Anyone who enjoys the shallow romance of the Twilight series will absolutely love this trash.

Rated: D

Sep 18, 2021

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Sarah Brinks

Battleship Pretension

I did enjoy the film and despite its short comings in the story department I can recommend it to anyone who is willing to watch a film based on a book by the author of the Twilight Saga... you know who you are.

Mar 17, 2021

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Ayanna M

This was unwatchable. I don't think there's really anything else to say.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/13/25

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Alex R

Love the story line, plot, and especially the love between The wanderer and Ian. Perfect combo of suspense and Sci-fi

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/31/25

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Paul S

This movie felt like they tried to retell the story of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, but spin it in a way that made the aliens benevolent. This is the most boring alien invasion movie I've ever seen, and about halfway through, I completely lost interest in anything that was happening. It had some impressive visuals, but that is the only good thing I can say about this movie.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/22/25

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Taylor H.

A definitely above-average sci-fi movie. More humanistic, more hopeful. Not just some slasher horror. Interesting alien form. Not always the greatest execution but I found the movie interesting and entertaining.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/28/25

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Carlos T

Filme: A Hospedeira Assistido: 15-7-25 Elenco: @ronan.saoirse @mrjakeabel @officialmaxirons @dianekruger @emilyjanebrowing @francesfisher @williamhurt.fans @oydholbrook @scottyontv Modelo: #ficção #romance #ação Duração: 2h Ano: 2013 Minha opinião: Um filme de ficção, onde alienigenas são hospedeiros no corpo humano, e que no ínicio as duas mentes coexistem, mas depois de um tempo a mente humana se vai e somente a alienigena vive. Um filme diferente e vemos uma linda estória de romance, que acaba gerando um triângulo amoroso ou quarteto amoroso. Melanie (Ronan) que tem seu corpo agora com a alienigena e temos Jared que o namorada do corpo hospedado e Ian que se apaixona pela alienigena. Que é capturada e levada para um esconderijo dos humanos, no meio da montanha. E temos Buscadora (Kruger), que fica perseguindo incansavelmente os humanos. E temos os humanos desconfiados com a presença de alienigena, mas Jeb (Hurt) que é lider começa a ver a humanidade da alienígena que também compreende a vivência dos seres humanos, e assim se compadece dos humanos, até ajudar, a conseguir medicamentos. A interpretação de Ronan merece parabéns e o romance bem envolvente que você torce para que dê certo, e no final alguém deve sacrificar. Vale apena assistir? Um filme bem elaborado. Nota: 7,5

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/28/25

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Dan D

“The Host” was one of, if not the best, “alien” type movie that I have ever seen! Most alien movies are full of slaughter and “the typical end of the world” type story lines. The Host shows that some aliens have compassion towards humans. Lots of unexpected twists and turns keeps the viewer interested until the dramatic conclusion. I highly recommend this movie for teens through adults!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/17/25

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Synopsis

When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over humans' bodies and erasing their minds, Melanie Stryder risks everything to protect the people she cares about most, proving that love can conquer all in a dangerous new world.

Director: Andrew Niccol
Producer: Nick Wechsler, Steve Schwartz, Paula Mae Schwartz, Stephenie Meyer
Screenwriter: Andrew Niccol
Distributor: Open Road
Production Co: Nick Wechsler, Fickle Fish, Chockstone Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Some Sensuality)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Romance, Adventure, Action, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 29, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $26.6M
Runtime: 2h 5m

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