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The Host is a 2013 American romantic science fiction thriller film written for the screen and directed by Andrew Niccol based on the 2008 novel of the same name by Stephenie Meyer. The film stars Saoirse Ronan, Jake Abel, Max Irons, Frances Fisher, Chandler Canterbury, Diane Kruger, and William Hurt. It tells the story of a young woman, Melanie, who is captured after the human race has been taken over by parasitic aliens called "Souls". After Melanie is infused with a "Soul" called "Wanderer", Melanie and the alien "Soul" vie for control of her body.
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2013 · 2h 6m · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction
TMDB 6.3/10 (4,111 votes)
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
Box office $63M worldwide
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Diane Krugeras The Seeker / Lacey
Max Ironsas Jared Howe
Jake Abelas Ian O'Shea
William Hurtas Jeb Stryder
Frances Fisheras Maggie Stryder
Chandler Canterburyas Jamie Stryder
Boyd Holbrookas Kyle O'Shea
Stephen Rideras Seeker Reed
Alex Russellas Seeker Burns
Rachel Robertsas Soul Fleur
J.D. Evermoreas Trevor Stryder
Emily Browningas Wanda
Shyaam Karraas Soul Anshu