The Visitor_
"They know we are here..."
An ancient intergalactic warrior arrives on Earth to put a stop to a demonic child's plot to reproduce Satan's next generation of evil.
Starring
Mel Ferrer, Glenn Ford, Lance Henriksen
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
The Visitor was released 47 years ago in 1979.
Overview
An ancient intergalactic warrior arrives on Earth to put a stop to a demonic child's plot to reproduce Satan's next generation of evil.
The Visitor is a Horror, Science Fiction film with a runtime of 1h 49m.
CAST (20)
Mel Ferrer
Dr. Walker
Glenn Ford
Det. Jake Durham
Lance Henriksen
Raymond Armstead
John Huston
Jerzy Colsowicz
Joanne Nail
Barbara Collins
Sam Peckinpah
Dr. Sam Collins
Shelley Winters
Jane Phillips
PC
Paige Conner
Katy Collins
JT
J.A. Townsend
Susan
Franco Nero
Jesus Christ
JD
Joe Dorsey
Sheriff Paul Townsend
JP
Johnny Popwell
AAA Mechanic
WW
Wallace Wilkinson
Police Captain
Steve Somers
Self - Sportscaster
Lou Walker
AAA Mechanic
WG
Walter Gordon Sr.
Thomas
HH
Hsio Ho Chao
Sales Clerk
CE
Calvin Embry
Hot Dog Man
BT
Betty Turner
Receptionist
SC
Steve Cunningham
Jerzy's Assistant
BOX OFFICE
$800K
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
109 min (1h 49m)
Country
Rating
5.2/10 (119 votes)
Budget
$800,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Visitor about?
An ancient intergalactic warrior arrives on Earth to put a stop to a demonic child's plot to reproduce Satan's next generation of evil.
How long is The Visitor?
The Visitor has a runtime of 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Who stars in The Visitor?
The cast of The Visitor includes Mel Ferrer, Glenn Ford, Lance Henriksen, John Huston, Joanne Nail.
What is the rating of The Visitor?
The Visitor has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 119 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Horror
Science Fiction