The Host
Directed by Andrew Niccol
Starring Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger, Max Irons, Jake Abel, William Hurt, Frances Fisher, Chandler Canterbury, Boyd Holbrook, Stephen Rider, Alex Russell
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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.
- Original language
- English
- Screenplay
- Stephenie Meyer, Andrew Niccol
- Music
- Antonio Pinto
- Cinematography
- Roberto Schaefer
- Cast
- Jake Abel, William Hurt, Frances Fisher, Chandler Canterbury, Boyd Holbrook, Stephen Rider, Alex Russell, Rachel Roberts, J.D. Evermore
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Updated July 22, 2026
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