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The Guest

Be careful who you let in.

6.6(2,243)20141h 41m5

A soldier introduces himself to the Peterson family, claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action. After the young man is welcomed into their home, a series of accidental deaths seem to be connected to his presence.

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Status
Released
Budget
$5M
Box office
$2.7M
Language
English
  • high school
  • psychopath
  • harassment
  • halloween
  • diner
  • bullying
  • arms dealer
  • iraq war veteran
  • sociopath
  • grief
  • murder
  • soldier

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Adam Wingard

Produced in

United States of America, United Kingdom

Where to watch

Availability for United States. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereSundance Film Festival17 Jan 2014
    • PremiereSouth by Southwest Film Festival8 Mar 2014
    • TheatricalR17 Sept 2014
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical1526 Sept 2014
  • AustraliaAU

    • PremiereMelbourne International Film Festival12 Aug 2015
  • CanadaCA

    • TheatricalR17 Oct 2014
  • BrazilBR

    • Digital / OTT1629 Aug 2016
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical125 Sept 2014
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical1824 Apr 2015
  • GreeceGR

    • TheatricalΚ-1825 Sept 2014
    • PhysicalDVD18 Dec 2014
  • IrelandIE

    • Theatrical15A5 Sept 2014
  • IsraelIL

    • TVללא הפצה לבתי הקולנוע19 Jan 2016
  • JapanJP

    • Digital / OTTR15+8 Nov 2014
  • NetherlandsNL

    • Physical16DVD, Blu ray30 Apr 2015

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The Guest was released on 5 September 2014.

Audience reviews

2
  • G

    Gimly

    11/20/2016

    8/10

    In terms of tone and pacing, _The Guest_ is a little bit all over the place. But in terms of plot, script, narrative, acting, setting, score, soundtrack, characters, intrigue, effects, humour, rewatchability, entertainment value and originality? Yeah. Pretty much nails it. _Final rating:★★★★ - An all round good movie with a little something extra._

  • M

    mattwilde123

    3/9/2017

    7/10

    'The Guest' is a surprisingly fun throwback to 1980s horror. It boasts a thumping soundtrack and quick cuts that really fit into the theme of the film. The exaggerated scenes of violence and gore may be a bit too strange for those who do not appreciate the sentimentality and nostalgia of the movie. The narrative is very straightforward and follows Dan Stevens, an ex-soldier, as he returns to his friend's family's …

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