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The Guest

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2014 | 101 min | Mystery, Thriller, Action

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Grosse Pointe Blank, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $5 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 443K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Adam Wingard

  • Dan Stevens'David'
  • Maika MonroeAnna Peterson
  • Leland OrserSpencer Peterson
  • Sheila KelleyLaura Peterson
  • Brendan MeyerLuke Peterson
  • Chase WilliamsonZeke
  • Ethan EmbryHiggins
  • Joel David MooreCraig
  • Lance ReddickMajor Carver
  • Tabatha ShaunKristen