The Host_
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.
Director
Andy Newbery
Starring
Maryam Hassouni, Mike Beckingham, Dougie Poynter
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Host was released 6 years ago in 2020.
The Host is a Thriller, Mystery, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 42m.
CAST (20)
Maryam Hassouni
Vera Tribbe
Mike Beckingham
Robert Atkinson
Dougie Poynter
Steve Atkinson
Nigel Barber
Herbert Summers
Suan-Li Ong
Jun Hui
Togo Igawa
Lau Hoi Ho
Daniël Boissevain
Albert Tribbe
Tom Wu
Yong
Derek Jacobi
Dr. Hobson
Jeroen Krabbé
Vera's Father
Fabian Jansen
Chief Vanderbilt
Reinout Bussemaker
Gerrie
Dominic Keating
Benjamin
Margo Stilley
Sarah
Ruby Turner
Herself
LW
Logan Wong
Li
Niki Simone
Patricia
Liv Boeree
Ms. Gueller
Christina Tam
Yu Yan
Jon Xue Zhang
Lau Hoi Ho's Bodyguard
CREW
STUDIOS (1)
Pearl Pictures Productions
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
102 min (1h 42m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.6/10 (19 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Host about?
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.
How long is The Host?
The Host has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who directed The Host?
The Host was directed by Andy Newbery.
Who stars in The Host?
The cast of The Host includes Maryam Hassouni, Mike Beckingham, Dougie Poynter, Nigel Barber, Suan-Li Ong.
What is the rating of The Host?
The Host has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 19 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Thriller
Mystery
Crime
