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The Stranger

2025Movie2 h 2 min

CrimeDrama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic826.6
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic826.6

Summary

Algiers, 1938. Meursault, a quiet and unassuming employee in his early thirties, attends his mother's funeral without shedding a tear. The next day, he begins a casual affair with Marie, a work colleague. He quickly slips back into his usual routine.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
François Ozon
Written by
François Ozon, Albert Camus
Produced by
François Ozon
Music by
Fatima Al Qadiri

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Facts

October 29, 2025 · 2 h 2 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
October 29, 2025
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
French
Made in
France, Belgium, Morocco
Box office
$9 million
Available in
20 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Climbing Climax, Secret History, All Germans Are Nazis +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Stranger?"

Questions about The Stranger

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Stranger?

Prime

In the United States, The Stranger streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is The Stranger worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (82 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Will I feel good after watching The Stranger?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Can I half-watch The Stranger?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for ambiguity.

Is The Stranger in English?

French

No, it was made in French.

What tropes does The Stranger use?

Climbing ClimaxSecret HistoryAll Germans Are NazisFamily Theme NamingGuns Are WorthlessChiaroscuroClock TowerThey Look Just Like Everyone Else!Maybe Magic, Maybe MundaneGodzilla ThresholdFinal SolutionExposition Cutand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Climbing Climax, Secret History, and All Germans Are Nazis.