The Host
2013 · 2h 6m · Action, Adventure, Science Fiction · Switzerland, United States of America · Rated PG-13 (US)
Choose to believe. Choose to fight. Choose to love.
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.
Written & directed by
Andrew NiccolBased on the novel by
Stephenie Meyer6.3Smart score
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