The Visit

2000, Drama, 1h 47m

32 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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An earnest drama, The Visit gains much emotional power through its fine performances. Read critic reviews

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Alex Waters (Hill Harper) has been convicted of rape and sentenced to 25 years in prison, although he maintains he is innocent. Alex is up for parole, dying of AIDS and seeking redemption. As a psychiatrist (Phylicia Rashad) helps him reconcile with his past, he receives visits from the important figures in his life: his older brother (Obba Babatunde), his authoritarian father (Billy Dee Williams) and his loving mother (Marla Gibbs). As he works past his anger, Alex evolves into a new man.

Cast & Crew

Hill Harper
Alex
Obba Babatunde
Tony
Rae Dawn Chong
Felicia
Billy Dee Williams
Henry
Marla Gibbs
Lois Waters
Phylicia Rashad
Lois Waters
Talia Shire
Marilyn
David Clennon
Brenner
Glynn Turman
Reingold
Efrain Figueroa
Cruz
Amy Stiller
Julie
Jascha Washington
Young Alex
Christopher Babers
Young Tony
Jennifer Freeman
Young Felicia
Tim DeZarn
Guard Enheim
Charmin Lee White
Mrs. Tony Waters
Terrell Mitchell
Tony's Son
Enoh Essien
Tony's Daughter
Hugh Dane
Mr. McDonald
Jordan Lund
Photographer
Jordan Walker-Pearlman
Producer
Suzanne Columbia
Executive Producer
Anastasia King
Executive Producer
Vicky Pike
Executive Producer
Morris Ruskin
Executive Producer
Kosmond Russell
Executive Producer
Jordan Walker-Pearlman
Director
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Critic Reviews for The Visit

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Full Review… Elizabeth Weitzman Film.com Full Review… Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post Full Review… Teresa Wiltz Washington Post Full Review… Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer Full Review… Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Full Review… Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times Full Review… Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Full Review… Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Full Review… Rachel Sanders Apollo Guide Full Review… Jim Judy Screen It! Full Review… Cynthia Fuchs Philadelphia City Paper Full Review… Dave White IFilm
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