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The Visitor (2008)

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7.1/10 ยท 518 votes 1h 44m pg-13 DramaCrimeMusic

#51 of 219 films from 2008 #1617 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Tom McCarthy ยท Written by Tom McCarthy

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Overview

A college professor travels to New York City to attend a conference and finds a young couple living in his apartment.

Cast

Richard Jenkinsas Prof. Walter Vale
Haaz Sleimanas Tarek Khalil
Danai Guriraas Zainab
Hiam Abbassas Mouna Khalil
Marian Seldesas Barbara
Maggie Mooreas Karen
Richard Kindas Jacob
Michael Cumpstyas Charles
Bill McHenryas Darin
Tzahi Moskovitzas Zev
Amir Arisonas Mr. Shah
Neal Lerneras Martin Revere
Ramon Fernandezas Cop #1
Frank Pandoas Cop #2

Facts

Release dateFebruary 21, 2008
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresDrama, Crime, Music
LanguageEN
Budget$4,000,000
Box office$18,197,518 (4.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0857191

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Questions

How long is The Visitor?
The Visitor runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is The Visitor worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 518 votes, which places it #51 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 77%) and #1617 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Visitor?
The Visitor was directed by Tom McCarthy. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Spotlight (2015), The Station Agent (2003), Win Win (2011).
Who stars in The Visitor?
Richard Jenkins as Prof. Walter Vale; Haaz Sleiman as Tarek Khalil; Danai Gurira as Zainab; Hiam Abbass as Mouna Khalil; Marian Seldes as Barbara; Maggie Moore as Karen.
What is The Visitor rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Visitor?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/26442.

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