Movies Like The Host: Genre and Cast Guide
A TMDB-backed guide to The Host, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

The Host (2013) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Choose to believe. Choose to fight. Choose to love.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Netflix, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Saoirse Ronan as Melanie Stryder / Wanda; Diane Kruger as The Seeker / Lacey; Max Irons as Jared Howe; Jake Abel as Ian O'Shea; William Hurt as Jeb Stryder; Frances Fisher as Maggie Stryder; Chandler Canterbury as Jamie Stryder; Boyd Holbrook as Kyle O'Shea
About The Host
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.
More like The Host
- Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
- Allegiant
- The Thing from Another World
- Divergent
- I Am Number Four
- Black Panther
- Avengers: Infinity War
- Captain Marvel
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Host?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Netflix, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Host?
Saoirse Ronan as Melanie Stryder / Wanda; Diane Kruger as The Seeker / Lacey; Max Irons as Jared Howe; Jake Abel as Ian O'Shea; William Hurt as Jeb Stryder; Frances Fisher as Maggie Stryder; Chandler Canterbury as Jamie Stryder; Boyd Holbrook as Kyle O'Shea
Is this The Host guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



