The Host (2013 film)
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| Directed by | Andrew Niccol |
| Screenplay by | Andrew Niccol |
| Based on | The Host by Stephenie Meyer |
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| Cinematography | Roberto Schaefer |
| Edited by | Thomas J. Nordberg |
| Music by | Antonio Pinto |
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| Distributed by | Open Road Films |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $40 million |
| Box office | $63.3 million |
The Host is a 2013 American romantic science fiction thriller film written and directed by Andrew Niccol, based on the 2008 novel 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.
The Host was released theatrically in the United States on March 29, 2013, by Open Road Films. The film underperformed at the box office, grossing a worldwide total of $63.3 million against a $40 million production budget, and received unfavorable reviews from critics.