The Stringer

1998Movie1 h 32 min

55
DecentGoodWatch score
55
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Vadik Chernyshov is an impoverished dreamer who spends his life drifting though Moscow with a video camera, hoping to shoot footage that will interest Western press agencies. He falls in love with the beautiful Helen, an English media executive, and subsequently they must contend with the barriers that their different backgrounds present.

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  • Thought-provoking

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Facts

May 18, 1998 · 1 h 32 min · Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released
May 18, 1998
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

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Where can I stream The Stringer?

In the United States, The Stringer is free with ads on Hoopla. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Stringer worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.1).

Is The Stringer good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.