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The Host

Movie·2013·Action, Adventure, Science Fiction·2h 6m·6.3 (4,083)·Directed by Andrew Niccol

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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.

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Saoirse RonanSaoirse RonanMelanie Stryder / WandaDiane KrugerDiane KrugerThe Seeker / LaceyMax IronsMax IronsJared HoweJake AbelJake AbelIan O'SheaWilliam HurtWilliam HurtJeb StryderFrances FisherFrances FisherMaggie StryderChandler CanterburyChandler CanterburyJamie StryderBoyd HolbrookBoyd HolbrookKyle O'Shea

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