An alien soul inhabits a human body, forming an earnest bond and aiding free humans in a suspenseful, epic adventure.
Romantic. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on The Roku Channel (free), YouTube (free), Plex (free), Prime Video and Tubi (free).
Nothing past what a PG-13 promises: some innuendo or implied sex and mild language.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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A parasitic alien soul is injected into the body of Melanie Stryder. Instead of carrying out her race's mission of taking over the Earth, "Wanda" (as she comes to be called) forms a bond with her host and sets out to aid other free humans.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violenceA brisk, suspenseful adventure unfolds as Luke trains while his friends face betrayal and despair.
Interstellar (2014)Epic · full attention · emotionally devastating · measuredExplorers traverse a wormhole, confronting vast distances and the melancholy of a dying Earth.
Project Hail Mary (2026)Dry wit · epic · full attention · emotionally heavyA witty science teacher wakes up in space, piecing together his epic, suspenseful mission to save Earth.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)Suspenseful · party watch · strong violence · emotionally heavyPeter Parker faces relentless, high-octane action and an invisible threat while grappling with a world that forgot him.
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)Dry wit · epic · party watch · brutal violenceA cosmic despot gathers artifacts of unimaginable power, forcing heroes to fight a relentless, high-stakes battle for all reality.
Avengers: Endgame (2019)Dry wit · epic · party watch · brutal violenceA relentless, witty adventure unfolds as heroes assemble to undo cosmic devastation and restore balance.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)Suspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavyA gritty, brisk adventure unfolds as reluctant heroes ignite a tense, epic rebellion against a brutal regime.
Avatar (2009)Epic · date night · brutal violence · emotionally heavyA paraplegic Marine navigates an alien world, torn between duty and protecting a vibrant civilization.The Host is on our Sci-fi on Tubi, Sci-fi on The Roku Channel and Action on The Roku Channel lists.
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