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Cast
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  • Saoirse Ronan

    Saoirse Ronan

    Melanie Stryder

  • Max Irons

    Max Irons

    Jared Howe

  • William Hurt

    William Hurt

    Jeb Stryder

  • Diane Kruger

    Diane Kruger

    The Seeker

  • Frances Fisher

    Frances Fisher

    Maggie Stryder

  • Jake Abel

    Jake Abel

    Ian

Credits
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  • Andrew Niccol

    Andrew Niccol

    Director / Screenwriter

  • Stephanie Meyer

    Stephanie Meyer

    Author / Producer

  • Nick Wechsler

    Nick Wechsler

    Producer

  • Steve Schwartz

    Steve Schwartz

    Producer

  • Paula Mae Schwartz

    Paula Mae Schwartz

    Producer

  • Roberto Schaefer

    Roberto Schaefer

    Director of Photography

  • Tom Nordberg

    Tom Nordberg

    Editor

  • Andy Nicholson

    Andy Nicholson

    Production Designer

Latest News

  1. Box Office Report: 'G.I. Joe' Opens Worldwide to Muscle-Bound $132 Million

    Box Office Report: 'G.I. Joe' Opens Worldwide to Muscle-Bound $132 Million

    9:09 am PDT 3/31/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Tyler Perry's thriller "Temptation" opens to sultry $22.3 million domestically, while Stephenie Meyer's "The Host" is so-so; "Place Beyond the Pines" soars at the specialty box office with $67,546 location average. READ MORE

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  2. Fash Track
    'The Host' Costume Designer Brings Stephenie Meyer's Seekers, Souls and Humans to Life

    'The Host' Costume Designer Brings Stephenie Meyer's Seekers, Souls and Humans to Life

    2:57 pm PDT 3/29/2013
    • Elizabeth Snead
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    Costume designer Erin Benach outfitted Stephenie Meyer's latest characters in a mix of Theory, Zara and custom white suits. READ MORE

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  3. Heat Vision
    'The Host': The Shocking Scene That Almost Didn't Make the Film

    'The Host': The Shocking Scene That Almost Didn't Make the Film

    5:00 am PDT 3/29/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    Max Irons admits to nearly sabotaging one aspect of the story, while it later became one of his favorite scenes. READ MORE

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  4. In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation,' 'The Host,' 'The Place Beyond the Pines' and More

    In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation,' 'The Host,' 'The Place Beyond the Pines' and More

    9:00 pm PDT 3/28/2013
    • Stephanie Chan
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    What THR's critics say about the movies opening this week. READ MORE

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  5. Review
    The Host: Film Review

    The Host: Film Review

    12:04 pm PDT 3/28/2013
    • Todd McCarthy
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    Andrew Niccol directs the "Twilight" author's most recent adaptation, starring Saoirse Ronan. READ MORE

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  6. Heat Vision
    From 'Twilight' to 'The Host': A Stephenie Meyer Timeline

    From 'Twilight' to 'The Host': A Stephenie Meyer Timeline

    8:00 am PDT 3/28/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    While stars of the sci-fi love story scoff at comparisons to the Kristen Stewart franchise, there is something to be said about joining a Meyer adaptation. READ MORE

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  7. Box Office Preview: 'G.I. Joe' Eyeing Muscle-Bound $100 Million Global Bow

    Box Office Preview: 'G.I. Joe' Eyeing Muscle-Bound $100 Million Global Bow

    6:26 pm PDT 3/27/2013
    • Pamela McClintock
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    Stephenie Meyer's "The Host" and Tyler Perry's seductive thriller "Temptation" also debut over the Easter holiday weekend. READ MORE

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  8. Heat Vision
    'The Host': Saoirse Ronan Reveals Her Favorite Scene

    'The Host': Saoirse Ronan Reveals Her Favorite Scene

    8:00 am PDT 3/27/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The film, co-starring Max Irons, Jake Abel and Diane Kruger, hits theaters March 29. READ MORE

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  9. Heat Vision
    'The Host' Director Andrew Niccol Recalls the Moment Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons Became Melanie and Jared

    'The Host' Director Andrew Niccol Recalls the Moment Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons Became Melanie and Jared

    5:00 am PDT 3/26/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    "You could just feel it," the auteur tells THR of casting the on-screen couple. READ MORE

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  10. Inside 'The Host' Premiere: No Vampires, but Plenty of Alien Love

    Inside 'The Host' Premiere: No Vampires, but Plenty of Alien Love

    1:27 pm PDT 3/20/2013
    • Rebecca Ford
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    Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger and director Andrew Niccol celebrate the adaptation of "Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer's latest book with a futuristic, blue-themed party in Hollywood. READ MORE

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  11. ‘The Host' Premiere: Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger Celebrate Stephenie Meyer's Adaptation

    ‘The Host' Premiere: Saoirse Ronan, Diane Kruger Celebrate Stephenie Meyer's Adaptation

    11:23 am PDT 3/20/2013
    • Rebecca Ford
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    The stars celebrate Stephenie Meyer's adaptation in Hollywood. READ MORE

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  12. 'The Host' Premiere: Stephenie Meyer on Moving on From 'Twilight'

    'The Host' Premiere: Stephenie Meyer on Moving on From 'Twilight'

    10:47 am PDT 3/20/2013
    • Rebecca Ford
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    "While I'll always have 'Twilight' with me, I'll grow and be a better writer," she tells THR at the fete for the new sci-fi film. READ MORE

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  13. Earshot
    'The Host' Soundtrack 'Choose to Listen' Features Ellie Goulding, Imagine Dragons

    'The Host' Soundtrack 'Choose to Listen' Features Ellie Goulding, Imagine Dragons

    1:21 pm PDT 3/18/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The 10-track album will be released March 26 via Interscope Records’ KIDinaKORNER imprint. READ MORE

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  14. 'The Host's' Max Irons Headed to 'Posh'

    'The Host's' Max Irons Headed to 'Posh'

    2:25 pm PDT 3/17/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    The British actor is confirmed to join Lone Scherfig's film adaptation of Laura Wade's play. READ MORE

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  15. Heat Vision
    Watch Video 'The Host': New Trailer Shows More Body-Snatching Aliens (Video)

    'The Host': New Trailer Shows More Body-Snatching Aliens (Video)

    3:18 pm PST 2/14/2013
    • Emily Helwig
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    The adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's book is set to hit theaters on March 29. READ MORE

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  16. 'The Host' Trailer #3

    9:24 am PST 2/14/2013
    • David Simpson
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    We see more of Melanie's (Saoirse Ronan) struggle in the third and longest trailer for Andrew Niccol's thriller 'The Host'. READ MORE

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    Watch Video Stephenie Meyer's 'The Host': 10 Burning Questions (and Answers) About the Big Screen Adaptation (Q&A)

    Stephenie Meyer's 'The Host': 10 Burning Questions (and Answers) About the Big Screen Adaptation (Q&A)

    5:00 am PST 1/16/2013
    • Sophie Schillaci
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    THR spoke with the actors, director/screenwriter Andrew Niccol and the author about the project, slated for a March 29 release. READ MORE

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  18. Heat Vision
    Watch Video Stephenie Meyer's 'The Host' Trailer: a Sci-Fi Love Story (Video)

    Stephenie Meyer's 'The Host' Trailer: a Sci-Fi Love Story (Video)

    12:50 pm PST 11/13/2012
    • Erik Hayden
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    The film, to be released in March 29, 2013, is adapted from a novel penned by the author of the 'Twilight' series. READ MORE

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  19. 'The Host' Trailer

    8:48 am PST 11/13/2012
    • David Simpson
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    Second trailer for Andrew Niccol's Sci-Fi thriller starring Saoirse Ronan, Jake Abel and Diane Kruger. READ MORE

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  20. Heat Vision
    Stephenie Meyer's 'The Host' Poster Debuts Online (Photo)

    Stephenie Meyer's 'The Host' Poster Debuts Online (Photo)

    4:11 pm PST 11/12/2012
    • Aaron Couch
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    The film, adapted from the "Twilight" author’s 2008 novel, stars Saoirse Ronan as a girl living in a dystopian future in which aliens have taken over Earth. READ MORE

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Summary

Melanie Stryder (Saoirse Ronan) is one of the last surviving humans who fights back, risking her life for the people she cares about most.

Company Info

  • Open Road Films Domestic Theatrical Distributor
  • Nick Wechsler Productions Production Company
  • Chockstone Pictures Production Company