 On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 33% based on 97 reviews, with an average rating of 4.26/10.The website's critical consensus reads, ""The Intruder" might appeal to fans of shout-at-the-screen cinema, but this thriller's ludicrous plot robs it of suspense – and undermines Dennis Quaid's suitably over-the-top performance.