Looking to watch The Host? Andrew Niccol's 2013 Adventure film is available through several streaming and digital platforms. It's currently streaming on Philo, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The CW, Fawesome, Plex, VIX , Tubi TV, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Plex Channel. Rental options start at $3.99, available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, and Google Play Movies. If you'd like to own it digitally, you can buy The Host starting from $14.99 on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, and Google Play Movies. The film holds a 63% audience score.
Rent on Apple TV Store for $3.99
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Prices last updated September 6, 2026. Pricing and availability may vary by region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, The Host is not currently available on Netflix. You can stream it on Philo instead.
Yes, The Host is available to watch for free on The CW, Fawesome, Plex, VIX , Tubi TV, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Plex Channel.
The most affordable option is to rent The Host on Amazon Video for $3.99.
Yes, you can purchase The Host digitally starting at $14.99 on Amazon Video.
Release Dates
Theatrical
Mar 29, 2013
DVD
Jul 9, 2013
Blu-ray
Jul 9, 2013
