The Visitor (2008)
Kernel Score: 80% · 494 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Crime, Drama, Music
Released: 2008-02-21
Runtime: 104 minutes
Where to watch The Visitor
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, The CW
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A college professor travels to New York City to attend a conference and finds a young couple living in his apartment.
The Visitor parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Visitor is a PG-13 drama dealing with illegal immigration and a professor's unexpected friendship with a young couple.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- 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
- Michael Cumpsty as Charles
- Bill McHenry as Darin
- Richard Kind as Jacob
- Tzahi Moskovitz as Zev
The Visitor FAQ
Is The Visitor good?
The Visitor has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 494 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Visitor?
In the US you can stream The Visitor on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel and The CW and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Visitor OK for kids?
The Visitor is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Visitor is a PG-13 drama dealing with illegal immigration and a professor's unexpected friendship with a young couple.
What movies are like The Visitor?
If you liked The Visitor, try The Woman in the Window, Inside Llewyn Davis, Dancer in the Dark and Clouds.