Strange Days

R

Released Oct 13, 1995

2h 25m

Mystery & Thriller

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68%

Tomatometer

56 Reviews

73%

Audience Score

25,000+ Ratings

Former policeman Lenny Nero (Ralph Fiennes) has moved into a more lucrative trade: the illegal sale of virtual reality-like recordings that allow users to experience the emotions and past experiences of others. While the bootlegs typically contain tawdry incidents, Nero is shocked when he receives one showing a murder. He enlists a friend, bodyguard Mace (Angela Bassett), to help find the killer -- and the two soon stumble upon a vast conspiracy involving the police force Nero once worked for.

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Critics Consensus

Strange Days struggles to make the most of its futuristic premise, but what's left remains a well-directed, reasonably enjoyable sci-fi fantasy.

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Anthony Lane

New Yorker

Fiennes holds steady; his moody, lonely performance, especially in the beguiling first half hour, lends the story an air of calm despair.

Mar 10, 2023

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

What this movie is ultimately saying is, don't think at all.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 7, 2022

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Juan M. Mendez

New York Daily News

Strange Days is not a simple film, but a profound sensory experience, where the filmmaker is the prophet of a reality just around the corner.

Rated: 4/4

Aug 18, 2021

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Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

One of the most fascinating films I’ve ever watched

Jul 25, 2023

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Alan French

Sunshine State Cineplex

This flick is one of Bigelow's very best efforts. Hopefully, the world can finally acknowledge it as the subversive, brilliant work of a master.

Rated: 9/10

Feb 6, 2023

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

It’s a big messy sprawl, and it’s satisfying as only a flawed movie can be.

Rated: B+

Sep 1, 2022

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David W

An underrated gem of a movie which didn't get the love it deserved on its theatrical release. Beautifully directed, wonderful performances, excellent story and a killer soundtrack. Loved this movie on its release and having recently rewatched it, it's even better than I remembered it. Fantastic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/23/24

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nicolas c

i really forgot these awesome movie after nearly 30 years i enjoied watching it again

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/19/24

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Alec C

There are some strange days ahead, so be prepared for what's to come! Lenny Nero is a former cop in a futuristic society where he sells bootlegged memories for the highest bidder, only to get entangled in a disturbing mystery when he receives a memory implant of a brutal murder that sends him throughout the seedy underground of his city along with his personal bodyguard. With some impressive cinematography and an intriguing plot line, this cult classic manages to stay on our minds like a memory we just can't erase!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/12/24

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Jay H

Angela Bassett has never been better.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/11/24

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M R

This film kicks ass! Pretty ahead of its time. It's even a little prophetic and very intelligent. Ralph Fiennes is one of the GOATS in acting. Angela Bassett was great too. If you like Sci-Fi dystopian futuristic stuff, you should give it a whirl. Rating: 8/10

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/30/23

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Steve D

Strange yes but I never found it interesting.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/16/23

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Synopsis

Former policeman Lenny Nero (Ralph Fiennes) has moved into a more lucrative trade: the illegal sale of virtual reality-like recordings that allow users to experience the emotions and past experiences of others. While the bootlegs typically contain tawdry incidents, Nero is shocked when he receives one showing a murder. He enlists a friend, bodyguard Mace (Angela Bassett), to help find the killer -- and the two soon stumble upon a vast conspiracy involving the police force Nero once worked for.

Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Producer: Steven-Charles Jaffe, James Cameron
Screenwriter: James Cameron, Jay Cocks
Distributor: Fox, 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Lightstorm Entertainment
Rating: R
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 13, 1995, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $7.3M
Runtime: 2h 25m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo