The Guest Who Wouldn't Leave

The Guest Who Wouldn't Leave (2026)



6.0 2026 85 min United States of America

Director: Peter Sullivan

Cast: Molly Flanagan, Alex Trumble, Brittany Bennett, Ciarra Carter, Lilith Mesidor

Drama TV Movie
Tom and his daughter Cora turn their family guest house into a short-term rental, but their first guest, Elise, refuses to check out—and Tom soon realizes she may never leave at all.

More About This Film

The Guest Who Wouldn't Leave is a television mystery thriller about Tom and his daughter Cora, who decide to rent rooms in their guesthouse to short-term visitors. Their first tenant, Elise, quickly proves far more difficult to deal with than expected when her stay stretches beyond the agreed period.

What begins as an awkward hosting problem gradually turns into a threatening situation as Tom tries to understand the strange behavior surrounding his new guest. Molly Flanagan, Alex Trumble and Brittany Bennett lead the cast in this compact made-for-television thriller.

  • Directed by Peter Sullivan.
  • Written by Dan Golden, Jeffrey Schenck and Peter Sullivan.
  • Molly Flanagan stars as Elise.
  • The film has a runtime of approximately 90 minutes.
  • Released as a TV movie in April 2026.

Where to Watch

The Guest Who Wouldn't Leave is available through U.S. television and digital movie services, with regional differences possible.