The Host
“Choose to believe. Choose to fight. Choose to love.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Host Official Trailer #2 (2013) - Saoirse Ronan Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-13
Top Cast
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Saoirse Ronan
Melanie Stryder / Wanda
Diane Kruger
The Seeker / Lacey
Max Irons
Jared Howe
Jake Abel
Ian O'Shea
William Hurt
Jeb Stryder
Frances Fisher
Maggie Stryder
Chandler Canterbury
Jamie Stryder
Boyd Holbrook
Kyle O'Shea
Stephen Rider
Seeker Reed
Alex Russell
Seeker Burns
Rachel Roberts
Soul Fleur
J.D. Evermore
Trevor Stryder
Emily Browning
Wanda
Shyaam Karra
Soul Anshu
Brent Wendell Williams
Soul Winters
Jhil McEntyre
Soul Lake
Jalen Coleman
Soul Nafisa
Jaylen Moore
Seeker Song
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 29, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 3, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$44M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$63.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.44x
+$19.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew Niccol
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Niccol
- Original Score
- Antonio Pinto
- Original Title
- The Host
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $44M
- Worldwide Gross
- $63.3M
- Production Studios
- Open Road Films, Nick Wechsler Productions, Silver Reel, Chockstone Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Niccol
Andrew Niccol, Stephenie Meyer
Antonio Pinto
Roberto Schaefer
Thomas J. Nordberg
Ray Angelic, Marc Butan, Stephenie Meyer, Bill Johnson, Jim Seibel
Department Leadership Roster
Erin Benach
Costume Design
Stephenie Meyer
Producer
Nick Wechsler
Producer
Steve Schwartz
Producer
Andrew Niccol
Director
Andrew Niccol
Screenplay
Paula Mae Schwartz
Producer
Antonio Pinto
Original Music Composer
Thomas J. Nordberg
Editor
Meghan Hibbett
Producer
Andy Nicholson
Production Design
Roger Schwartz
Producer
Lizzy Bradford
Producer
Sam Hargrave
Stunt Coordinator
Roberto Schaefer
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Host
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Host about?
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.
Who directed The Host?
The Host was directed by Andrew Niccol.
Who stars in The Host?
The principal cast of The Host includes Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger, Max Irons, Jake Abel, William Hurt.
When was The Host released and how long is it?
The Host was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Host?
The Host had a reported production budget of $44M and grossed $63.3M at the worldwide box office (1.44 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Host?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Host was composed by Antonio Pinto.
Is The Host based on a book or true story?
The Host is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephenie Meyer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Host?
The Host holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).