The Intruder

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The Intruder

PG-13

2019

1h 42m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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Scott and Annie Russell couldn't be happier after buying their dream home from a mysterious and lonely widower named Charlie in Napa Valley, Calif. Their newfound paradise soon turns into a living nightmare when Charlie -- still strangely attached to the house -- begins to show up and interfere in their daily lives. When his erratic behavior turns to obsession, the young couple soon find themselves caught up in a violent confrontation that threatens to destroy everything they hold dear.

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Critics Consensus

The Intruder might appeal to fans of shout-at-the-screen cinema, but this thriller's ludicrous plot robs it of suspense -- and undermines Dennis Quaid's suitably over-the-top performance.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

Sep 28, 2019

It's fun! Is it brilliant or groundbreaking? No.

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Elena Lazic

Little White Lies

Jul 29, 2019

3/5

The Intruder succeeds in making this scenario less blatantly paranoid and misanthropic than it often appears... It also helps that Quaid, showing remarkable dedication to the role, jumps effortlessly between magnanimous old fool and evil.

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Bilge Ebiri

New York Magazine/Vulture

May 13, 2019

Iit's high time Quaid truly embraced the role of a real horror-movie psycho, and the key pleasure of... The Intruder lies in watching the actor bounce among extremes of charm, anxiety, chumminess, and madness.

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Paul Lê

Nightmare on Film Street

Jul 20, 2023

5/10

The Intruder is a passable blend of dated home invasion thrillers and stalker movies.

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Kate Boyle

InSession Film

Mar 8, 2023

C-

I think with some editing this movie could have been a decent thriller, but ultimately it failed.

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Dolores Quintana

Dolores Quintana

Dec 28, 2022

THE INTRUDER is crazy in a way that it really needs to be an unabashedly and whole-heartedly committed to its particular brand of madness.

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Engin O

Jul 21, 2023

One of the dumbest movies I’ve seen in a long time

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Clara M

@Clara304 Jul 14, 2026

I’ve seen some of the reviews. I agree the plot can be predicted pretty much from 30 minutes into the movie having said that, I did find it an enjoyable watch and Dennis Quaid seemed to enjoy himself playing the sociopath to good effect. I’d say in fairness not quite to the quality of Jack Nicholson in The Shining. Nonetheless he gave it a damned good go and I enjoyed it. I found the side plot of the troubled marriage rather dull and Scott’s character irritating, from the beggining I was rooting for him to exit the movie early 😂. Still not a bad watch if you’ve got 1 1/2 hours free.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Feb 4, 2026

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Melissa L

@Agent99 Jan 21, 2026

I thought this was a great movie. Interesting and well-acted movie. I have no idea why some people are rating it poorly.

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donnie m

@RT64375194 Dec 21, 2025

horrible acting by all and what the f..k is this movie about? it just pissed me off so i stopped watching

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Sharmila S

@Seria Dec 15, 2025

Annie was insufferable fr

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Synopsis

Scott and Annie Russell couldn't be happier after buying their dream home from a mysterious and lonely widower named Charlie in Napa Valley, Calif. Their newfound paradise soon turns into a living nightmare when Charlie -- still strangely attached to the house -- begins to show up and interfere in their daily lives. When his erratic behavior turns to obsession, the young couple soon find themselves caught up in a violent confrontation that threatens to destroy everything they hold dear.

Director: Deon Taylor
Producer: Roxanne Avent, Deon Taylor, Mark Burg, Jonathan Schwartz, Brad Kaplan
Screenwriter: David Loughery
Distributor: Screen Gems, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Primary Wave Entertainment, Hidden Empire Film Group
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sexuality|Language|Terror|Thematic Elements|Violence)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 3, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 16, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $35.4M
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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