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The Stranger

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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.
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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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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. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 10/25/2022
3/4
Taut and effective. Go to Full Review Wenlei Ma News.com.au 10/22/2022
3.5/5
The Stranger is spare, disciplined storytelling with stark visuals and a strained tone. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Gio P Nov 26 Gripping story and beautiful performance by both dudes. See more Catlady 5. @felinefan Oct 1 Well that's an hour and fifty seven minutes of my life that I'll never get back. Webster's dictionary defines a thriller as "a work of fiction or drama designed to hold the interest by the use of a high degree of intrigue, adventure, or suspense". This movie did none of that because the only element of the story that was not revealed in the first few minutes was the outcome of the investigation, which was never revealed. If the ending was meant to (finally) create suspense or leave me wanting more, it didn't succeed. It did, however succeed in annoying me. My husband made the right call. Twenty minutes in he declared the movie a crashing bore and went to bed. I should have done the same. See more Nathan P Oct 1 Late to the party but so glad I came. Engrossing, gritty and captivating, understated performances throughout made this feel very close to an authentic investigation that highlighted the meticulous and unrelenting efforts of police to catch a dangerous killer. Highly recommended. See more Sep 2 Dialogue are so difficult to understand .. what’s happening with sound mixing with hollywood… See more M S @Beavis44 Jun 4 Good acting, but boring as hell. I stuck with it waiting for a payoff. Hint, there is none. See more Peter B May 24 Australian cinema loves bleak storylines and this is no exception. Joel Edgerton and the “based on a true story” plot makes this well worth the watch. See more Read all reviews
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Thomas Wright

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Joel Edgerton

Mark

Sean Harris

Henry Teague

Jada Alberts

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Steve Mouzakis

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Ewan Leslie

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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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