Movie

The Host

★ 5.6(19)20201h 42m

The Host is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch The Host

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Andy Newbery
Release date: 2020-01-17
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: Dutch
Status: Released
Country: Netherlands
Studio: Pearl Pictures Productions

The Host — trailer

About The Host

The Host is a 2020 movie in the Thriller, Mystery and Crime genres, directed by Andy Newbery, starring Maryam Hassouni, Mike Beckingham and Dougie Poynter. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 19 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Host in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Host in Canada?+

In Canada, The Host is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Host on Netflix?+

The Host is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Host?+

The Host has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in The Host?+

The Host stars Maryam Hassouni, Mike Beckingham, Dougie Poynter, Nigel Barber and Suan-Li Ong.

When did The Host come out?+

The Host is a 2020 movie directed by Andy Newbery.

What genre is The Host?+

The Host is Thriller, Mystery and Crime film.

Who directed The Host?+

The Host was directed by Andy Newbery.