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The Guest Who Wouldn't Leave

2026 · 85 min

A slow, quietly tense domestic standoff that turns ordinary hospitality into a low-grade unease you can't quite shake.

Directed by
Peter Sullivan
Genres
Drama, Tv movie
Overview
Tom and his daughter Cora decide to open their guest house to short term renters, however when their first renter Elise begins to overstay her welcome, Tom is faced with the reality that he may never be able to get her to leave.
How it feels
Measured and easy to follow.
About
Isolation, family, deception
Content
Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Peter Sullivan
Genres
Drama, Tv movie
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror2
    Humour2
    Realism7
    Romance1
    Tension5
    Darkness4
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight4

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    Details

    Genres
    drama, tv movie
    Directed by
    Peter Sullivan
    Written by
    Dan Golden
    Starring
    Molly Flanagan, Alex Trumble, Brittany Bennett, Ciarra Carter, Lilith Mesidor, Randy Jay Burrell, Jaime Brightbill, Harper Joseph
    Cinematography
    Thomas L. Callaway
    Runtime
    85 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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