The Host
Choose to believe. Choose to fight. Choose to love.
2013 · 126 min · ★ 6.3 (4K) · Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
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.
Directed by Andrew Niccol · Written by Andrew Niccol
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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
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