Synopsis
Carla Zachanassian had a child by Serge Miller as a teenager. When Serge refused to marry her, she was driven out of town. By her own wit and cunning, she has returned as a multi-millionaire for a visit. The town lays out the red carpet expecting big things from Carla, only to learn that her sole purpose is to see Serge Miller killed...
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 72 Audience · 42 · 100%
An outcast returns to her hometown decades later as a multi-millionaire. The town, facing hard times, welcomes her with open arms, hoping for a generous donation. However, her true intention is a dark form of revenge against a former lover who wronged her as a teenager.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Discussions of a past pregnancy out of wedlock
- A dark plot involving murder for hire
- Townspeople are swayed by money to compromise their morals
What it models well
- The consequences of past actions
- The nature of justice and revenge
- The influence of wealth
Talk about it after
- Is revenge ever truly satisfying?
- How does desperation change people?
- The dangers of holding onto grudges
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Visit. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
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Top billed cast
Director: Bernhard Wicki • Crew: Ben Barzman, Friedrich Dürrenmatt
Trailers & clips
The Visit (1964) Official Trailer #1 - Ingrid Bergman Movie HD
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