The Visit
“Both father and son are in prison. But only one is behind bars.”
Synopsis
A young man dying in prison brings his family together for a fateful visit, and proceeds to put his life back together.
Top Cast
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Obba Babatundé
Tony
Charmin Lee White
Mrs. Tony Waters
Terrell Mitchell
Tony's Son
Enoh Essien
Tony's Daughter
Christopher Babers
Young Tony (as Chris Babers)
Jascha Washington
Young Alex
Drew Renkewitz
Prison Guard (as Drew Reukewitz)
Tim DeZarn
Guard Enheim
Hill Harper
Alex
Jennifer Freeman
Young Felicia (as Jennifer Nicole Freeman)
Hugh Dane
Mr. McDonald
Phylicia Rashād
Dr. Coles
Marla Gibbs
Lois Waters
Billy Dee Williams
Henry
Jordan Lund
Photographer
Efrain Figueroa
Parole Board Member Cruz
David Clennon
Parole Board Member Brenner
Talia Shire
Parole Board Member Marilyn
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jordan Walker-Pearlman
- Screenplay & Story
- Jordan Walker-Pearlman
- Original Score
- Michael Bearden
- Original Title
- The Visit
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- DaWa Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jordan Walker-Pearlman
Jordan Walker-Pearlman, Kosmond Russell
Michael Bearden
John L. Demps Jr.
Jordan Walker-Pearlman, Morris Ruskin, Stacy Spikes, Vicky Pike
Department Leadership Roster
Jordan Walker-Pearlman
Director
Jordan Walker-Pearlman
Producer
Michael Bearden
Original Music Composer
John L. Demps Jr.
Director of Photography
Jordan Walker-Pearlman
Screenplay
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Visit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Visit about?
A young man dying in prison brings his family together for a fateful visit, and proceeds to put his life back together.
Who directed The Visit?
The Visit was directed by Jordan Walker-Pearlman.
Who stars in The Visit?
The principal cast of The Visit includes Obba Babatundé, Charmin Lee White, Terrell Mitchell, Enoh Essien, Christopher Babers.
When was The Visit released and how long is it?
The Visit was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Visit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Visit was composed by Michael Bearden.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Visit?
The Visit holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).