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The Visit

Play trailer The Visit R,  2000,  1h 47m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 72% 32 Reviews Tomatometer 45% 1,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
72% Tomatometer 32 Reviews 45% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
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.
The Visit

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Critics Consensus

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

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Elizabeth Weitzman Film.com Apr 26, 2001
It couldn't possibly work without a transcendent central performance. Harper gives us that, and more. Go to Full Review
Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post Apr 20, 2001
2/5
It's hard not to give it bonus points for avoiding prison movie clichs and for taking a long, unblinking look at the complex dynamics of one American family. Go to Full Review
Teresa Wiltz Washington Post Apr 20, 2001
3/5
A testament to the tenacity of the family, particularly the African American family. Go to Full Review
Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Oct 14, 2007
3/4
More important than the technical precision of the actors' turns is the rapport they all share--which ultimately lends this story of a family its authentic, immediate poignancy. Go to Full Review
Film Threat Jan 9, 2006
3.5/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Aug 10, 2005
2/5
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Cast & Crew

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Jordan Walker-Pearlman

Director

Hill Harper

Alex

Obba Babatundé

Tony

Rae Dawn Chong

Felicia

Billy Dee Williams

Henry

Marla Gibbs

Lois Waters

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The Visit

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Movie Info

Synopsis 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.
Director
Jordan Walker-Pearlman
Producer
Jordan Walker-Pearlman
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Box Office (Gross USA)
$186.4K
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Surround
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