The Guest
“Be careful who you let in.”
Synopsis
A soldier introduces himself to the Peterson family, claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action. After the young man is welcomed into their home, a series of accidental deaths seem to be connected to his presence.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-12
Top Cast
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Dan Stevens
'David'
Maika Monroe
Anna Peterson
Leland Orser
Spencer Peterson
Sheila Kelley
Laura Peterson
Brendan Meyer
Luke Peterson
Chase Williamson
Zeke
Ethan Embry
Higgins
Joel David Moore
Craig
Lance Reddick
Major Carver
Tabatha Shaun
Kristen
Steven John Brown
Mike
Brenden Roberts
Ian
Alex Knight
Mr. Lyles
Nancy Jeris
Secretary
Matthew Page
Fireman
Katie Anne Mitchell
Paramedic
Frank Bond
Mr. Alston
Mike Miller
Elderly Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 17, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 18, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.54x
-$2.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adam Wingard
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Barrett
- Original Score
- Steve Moore
- Original Title
- The Guest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.7M
- Production Studios
- HanWay Films, Snoot Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adam Wingard
Simon Barrett
Steve Moore
Robby Baumgartner
Adam Wingard
Jessica Wu, Keith Calder, Simon Barrett
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Wingard
Director
Simon Barrett
Writer
Tom Hammock
Production Design
Jessica Wu
Producer
Robby Baumgartner
Director of Photography
Keith Calder
Producer
Dimitri Loginowski
Visual Effects Supervisor
Clayton J. Barber
Stunt Coordinator
Adam Wingard
Editor
Steve Moore
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Guest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Guest about?
A soldier introduces himself to the Peterson family, claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action. After the young man is welcomed into their home, a series of accidental deaths seem to be connected to his presence.
Who directed The Guest?
The Guest was directed by Adam Wingard.
Who stars in The Guest?
The principal cast of The Guest includes Dan Stevens, Maika Monroe, Leland Orser, Sheila Kelley, Brendan Meyer.
When was The Guest released and how long is it?
The Guest was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Guest?
The Guest had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $2.7M at the worldwide box office (0.54 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Guest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Guest was composed by Steve Moore.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Guest?
The Guest holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).