The Guest (2014)
A charismatic soldier’s arrival brings chilling mystery and gritty action to a grieving family.
A soldier introduces himself to the Peterson family, claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action. After the young man is welcomed into their home, a series of accidental deaths seem to be connected to his presence.
How intense is The Guest?
The Guest is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Guest feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpychilling
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Guest
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Guest for you?
Is The Guest scary?
Only a little. The Guest has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Guest gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is The Guest sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Guest OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is The Guest?
The Guest runs 1h 41m.
Where can I stream The Guest?
The Guest is streaming on AMC+.
Does The Guest have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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