The Host Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

You Will Be One Of Us

Amy Renner

Last modified: May. 17, 2013

The Host

Release Date: Friday, March 29, 2013 Theaters

From Stephenie Meyer (author of the Twilight Saga) comes The Host, a love story set in the future.

Director: Andrew Niccol

Starring: Saoirse Ronan • Max Irons • Jake Abel • William Hurt • Diane Kruger

PG-13 Romance 2 hrs, 0 m

3.93 / 5.0

69% WILL SEE 31% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The Host is a story about the survival of love and the human spirit in a time of war. Our world has been invaded by an unseen enemy. Humans become hosts for these invaders, their minds taken over while their bodies remain intact. Most of humanity has succumbed. When Melanie (Saoirse Ronan), one of the few remaining “wild” humans, is captured, she is certain it is her end. Wanderer, the invading “soul” who has been given Melanie’s body, was warned about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the glut of senses, the too-vivid memories. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn’t expect: the former tenant of her body refusing to relinquish possession of her mind. When outside forces make Wanderer and Melanie unwilling allies, they set off on a dangerous and uncertain search for the man they both love.

Romance Sci-Fi Adaptation

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Who stars in The Host – Cast List

Saoirse Ronan
... Melanie Stryder

The Outrun, Blitz
Max Irons
... Jared Howe

Crooked House, The Wife
Jake Abel
... Ian O'Shea

Fog of War, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
W
William Hurt
... Jeb Stryder

The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her, Robin Hood
Diane Kruger
... The Seeker

Out of the Blue, Unknown
C
Chandler Canterbury
... Jamie Stryder

Knowing, Angels Sing
Boyd Holbrook
... Kyle O'Shea

Gone Girl, The Bikeriders
Bokeem Woodbine
... Nate

Spider-Man: Homecoming, Queen & Slim
A
Andrea Frankle
... Healer Skye

Dark Circles

Who is making The Host – Crew List

A look at The Host behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Andrew Niccol last helmed Anon and Good Kill. The film's writer Andrew Niccol last penned Gemini Man and Anon.

Director: Andrew Niccol
Screenwriter: Andrew Niccol
Producers: Stephenie Meyer
Paula Mae Schwartz
Steve Schwartz
Nick Wechsler

Studios: Open Road Films
Production Company: Chockstone Pictures
Inferno Entertainment
Nick Wechsler Productions

Production – What we know about the The Host

Key Facts

Adapted from Stephenie Meyer's 2008 novel. The book was #1 on The New York Times Bestseller List for 26 weeks and continues to be an international phenomenon.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2013

Completed

Changed The Host movie production status. MPAA rating announced; assumed completed.

Oct 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2012

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

May 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Sep 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some sensuality and violence
Runtime: 2 hrs, 0 m
Tagline: You Will Be One Of Us
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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The Host Release Date: When was the film released?

The Host was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, March 29 , 2013. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including Tyler Perry's Temptation, Family Weekend and The Place Beyond the Pines.