The Stranger

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The Stranger

2022

1h 57m

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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A friendship forms between two strangers. For Henry Teague (Sean Harris), worn down by a lifetime of physical labor, this is a dream come true. His new friend Mark (Joel Edgerton) becomes his savior and ally. However, neither is who they appear to be, each carry secrets that threaten to ruin them -- and in the background, one of the nation's largest police operations is closing in.

Critics Consensus

A masterful blend of genre elements, The Stranger brings a tautly told mystery to life with simmering tension and a pair of outstanding lead performances.

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Audience Says

The Stranger's slow burn may fizzle out for some viewers, but if you're on the right wavelength, this brooding crime thriller has a way of getting under the skin.

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Fionnuala Halligan

Screen International

12/14/2022

Wright crafts a hyper-elaborate set-up and delicate drip-feed of information which make spoilers an equal crime, but The Stranger is more of a felt experience than a traditional policier.

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

10/25/2022

3/4

Taut and effective.

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

10/22/2022

3.5/5

The Stranger is spare, disciplined storytelling with stark visuals and a strained tone.

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Serena Seghedoni

Loud and Clear Reviews

07/23/2023

4/5

The wholly absorbing, irresistible character study of two men who aren’t always who they seem to be, one haunted by the demons of his past choices and the other crippled by guilt and attempting to preserve his identity while hiding in plain sight.

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Silvia Mariscal

Film Inquiry

07/01/2023

If you like slow movies with tough, serious themes, based on true events, with sinister and dark characters, go for it.

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Ruben Peralta Rigaud

Cocalecas

12/22/2022

To call it an impressive and offbeat crime drama is putting it very lightly. [Full review in Spanish]

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@RT03821129 2h

Very much enjoyed the film except for the non stop smoking but it is French. Treating your girlfriend with disdain seems to work. Marie was smitten with him. It held my interest to the very end. I agree with the notion of no God and a a pointless existence which life is. If it makes you think it's good value.

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Albert T.

@albert6565 Apr 7

good. and suspenseful.

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Marc B.

@MarcBouwer Mar 25

Exceptional slow burn incredible music, some of the best soundtrack to a movie of this genre Great performances from both leads,superb direction and great editing,not for everyone but I found this movie absolutely riveting

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Robin G.

@RobinGilbreath Mar 24

We did not enjoy this movie at all. Very loose, unclear.

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Jeffrey P

@vanillavoodoo1 Mar 21

Strong performances, compelling true story, fitting tone and pace, unorthodox loose structure, ending drags.

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Leaburn O

@RT35452347 Mar 9

It is atmospheric enough to make up for the slow pace but…only just. Good acting. Watched on Netflix.

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Synopsis

A friendship forms between two strangers. For Henry Teague (Sean Harris), worn down by a lifetime of physical labor, this is a dream come true. His new friend Mark (Joel Edgerton) becomes his savior and ally. However, neither is who they appear to be, each carry secrets that threaten to ruin them -- and in the background, one of the nation's largest police operations is closing in.

Director: Thomas Wright
Producer: Rachel Gardner, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, Kerry Kohansky-Roberts, Kim Hodgert, Joel Edgerton
Screenwriter: Thomas Wright
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 19, 2022
Runtime: 1h 57m

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