The Strays

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The Strays

2023

1h 40m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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An upper-middle-class woman's perfectly crafted life begins to unravel with the arrival of two shadowy figures in her town.

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Critics Consensus

The Strays' social satire is sharp enough, but its bite is softened by a messy plot and an overall lack of discipline.

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A wasted opportunity to entertain while making the audience think about some serious subjects, The Strays fails as social commentary or psychological thriller.

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Danny Leigh

Financial Times

The execution of ideas here can be bumpy: sometimes you’d like more back-story, other scenes meander. But moments of social satire also land with real oomph. And Madekwe is terrific...

Rated: 3/5

Mar 3, 2023

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Jordan King

Empire Magazine

Despite messy plotting and occasional ill focus, fantastic lead performances help The Strays find its way before a knockout ending really carries Martello-White’s eye-catching debut home.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 1, 2023

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John Anderson

Wall Street Journal

For all her co-stars’ gifts, the movie really belongs to Ms. Madekwe, upon whose eloquently expressive face Mr. Martello-White relies to carry much of his film.

Feb 23, 2023

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Emma Simmonds

Radio Times

Though it can feel disjointed, and the horror could have done with dialing up, The Strays takes a satisfyingly enraged and confrontational approach to the whitewashing of a life.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 24, 2023

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Aaron Neuwirth

We Live Entertainment

Writer/director Nathaniel Marello-White doesn’t do nearly enough for his lead character, Neve (Madekwe), as far as examining the situation she’s put herself in.

Rated: 4/10

Mar 22, 2023

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Pablo O. Scholz

Clarín

Nathaniel Martello-White knows a few things -- such as generating suspense -- but needs to learn a few others -- such as keeping the audience engaged towards the end. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/4

Mar 13, 2023

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Matthew L

I always like to start with the positives so even though the cast is unknown to me, it is well acted and their are some decent scenes and a few twists and the first 20 mins offers some promise but overall the movie is a mess. I see the point it's trying to make but it moves at a plodding pace and it gets way too ridiculous to be taken seriously. In the end it's a waste

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

11/08/24

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"The Strays" on Netflix is a captivating and thrilling movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The storyline is gripping, with unexpected twists and turns that will leave you guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed and the performances are top-notch, drawing you into the dark and mysterious world of the film. The cinematography is visually stunning, adding to the overall atmosphere of suspense and intrigue. If you enjoy psychological thrillers with a touch of mystery, "The Strays" is a must-watch. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions and suspense as you dive into this gripping tale of secrets and deception. Highly recommend for those looking for a thrilling movie night on Netflix!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/10/24

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d m

6/10 #Recommended

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/13/24

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Jakub W

Absolute waste of time. Terrible movie. Some would say that "The Strays" is one of the worst movie ever produced. I wouldn't say that, I would say that it's the worst movie ever produced. I was so bored during the movie that I've created account here just so I could review it.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/30/24

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AS

It keeps you on from the first minute, it's definitely a must watch. Great ending.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/09/24

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Mutantti M

Waste of time. Couldnt get in to the movie, never got me to care. Maby because first half I didnt know whats really happening, and is it real or in head. Ok acting gives half a star more. 5/10

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/16/24

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Synopsis

An upper-middle-class woman's perfectly crafted life begins to unravel with the arrival of two shadowy figures in her town.

Director: Nathaniel Martello-White
Producer: Valentina Brazzini, Tristan Goligher, Rob Watson
Screenwriter: Nathaniel Martello-White
Production Co: The Bureau, Universal Films
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 22, 2023
Runtime: 1h 40m

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