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The Host

  • 20202020
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  • 1h 42m
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4.8/10
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The Host (2020)
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  • Crime
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An opportunity arises for Robert Atkinson, a London banker who risks his bank's money to leave the mundane behind to start a new life.An opportunity arises for Robert Atkinson, a London banker who risks his bank's money to leave the mundane behind to start a new life.An opportunity arises for Robert Atkinson, a London banker who risks his bank's money to leave the mundane behind to start a new life.

IMDb RATING
4.8/10
815
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Andy Newbery
  • Writers
    • Finola Geraghty(screenplay by)
    • Brendan Bishop(screenplay by)
    • Laurence Lamers(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Maryam Hassouni
    • Mike Beckingham
    • Dougie Poynter
Top credits
  • Director
    • Andy Newbery
  • Writers
    • Finola Geraghty(screenplay by)
    • Brendan Bishop(screenplay by)
    • Laurence Lamers(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Maryam Hassouni
    • Mike Beckingham
    • Dougie Poynter
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 55User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
    • 32Metascore
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    The Host (2020)
    The Host (2020)
    Daniël Boissevain and Maryam Hassouni in The Host (2020)
    Dougie Poynter in The Host (2020)
    Maryam Hassouni and Mike Beckingham in The Host (2020)
    Mike Beckingham in The Host (2020)
    Mike Beckingham in The Host (2020)
    Mike Beckingham in The Host (2020)
    Mike Beckingham in The Host (2020)
    Suan-Li Ong in The Host (2020)
    Derek Jacobi in The Host (2020)
    Andy Newbery in The Host (2020)

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    Maryam Hassouni
    Maryam Hassouni
    • Vera Tribbeas Vera Tribbe
    Mike Beckingham
    Mike Beckingham
    • Robert Atkinsonas Robert Atkinson
    Dougie Poynter
    Dougie Poynter
    • Steve Atkinsonas Steve Atkinson
    Nigel Barber
    Nigel Barber
    • Herbert Summersas Herbert Summers
    Suan-Li Ong
    Suan-Li Ong
    • Jun Huias Jun Hui
    Togo Igawa
    Togo Igawa
    • Lau Hoi Hoas Lau Hoi Ho
    Daniël Boissevain
    • Albert Tribbeas Albert Tribbe
    Tom Wu
    Tom Wu
    • Yongas Yong
    Derek Jacobi
    Derek Jacobi
    • Dr. Hobsonas Dr. Hobson
    Jeroen Krabbé
    Jeroen Krabbé
    • Vera's Fatheras Vera's Father
    Fabian Jansen
    Fabian Jansen
    • Chief Vanderbiltas Chief Vanderbilt
    Reinout Bussemaker
    Reinout Bussemaker
    • Gerrieas Gerrie
    Dominic Keating
    Dominic Keating
    • Benjaminas Benjamin
    Margo Stilley
    Margo Stilley
    • Sarahas Sarah
    Ruby Turner
    • Selfas Self
    Logan Wong
    • Lias Li
    Niki Simone
    Niki Simone
    • Patriciaas Patricia
    • (as Nicole Simone)
    Liv Boeree
    Liv Boeree
    • Ms. Guelleras Ms. Gueller
    • Director
      • Andy Newbery
    • Writers
      • Finola Geraghty(screenplay by)
      • Brendan Bishop(screenplay by)
      • Laurence Lamers(screenplay by) (based on a story by)
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    Storyline

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    A chance opportunity arises for Robert Atkinson, a London banker who risks his bank's money to leave the mundane behind and start a new life. To take advantage, he unwittingly signs up with a Chinese cartel to transport a briefcase to Amsterdam. But all is not as it seems in a city veiled by dark secrets. Fuelled by power players, drugs, seduction and violence, Robert awaits his turn in a deadly game of choice and consequence.
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    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for some bloody violence, sexuality and language
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Soundtracks
      CHASING LOVE
      performed by Ruby Turner
      co-written by Ruby Turner and Wan Pin Chu
      music composed and Erhu Performance by Wan Pin Chu
      Courtesy of Pearl Pictures Productions

    User reviews55

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Good acting ,decent thriller
    Why the low reviews 🤔Very odd This firm is actually a very good watch .Keeps you guessing right up until the end Some amount of rubbish out there with high reviews ,yet this film has great acting .Good story and some twists . It's worth watching .You will not be disappointed you did .
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    • ewgers
    • Feb 11, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 17, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Netherlands
    • Official site
      • official website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Хозяйка
    • Filming locations
      • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Production company
      • Pearl Pictures Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €970,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,305
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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