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The Stranger

1956·Movie
1h 50min
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

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A , romance movie: but never childish, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Hajj Kamel picks up a little boy from the street, whose family and relatives refused to shelter him after the death of his father and mother, and he takes him into his home, so he lives like his son next to his young daughter and son. The real son, Mahrez, grew up with an unknown enmity towards the poor boy, Ghareeb, while the little daughter, Yasmine, loved this boy. When the father dies, the poor boy takes over his work. He continues to take care of Yasmine until the rich young man, Anwar, enters her life.
Egyptian CinemaClassic FilmFamily DramaSocial IssuesMelodramaticAdoptionClass ConflictRomantic ElementsSentimentalHistorical Setting

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Directed by:
Kamal El Sheikh, Fatin Abdel Wahab
Written by:
Emily Brontë, Hussein El-Mohandess
Composed by:
Andre Ryder

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Stranger

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Where can I stream The Stranger legally?

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Is The Stranger worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Stranger?

1 h 50 min

The Stranger runs 1 h 50 min.

Will The Stranger make me laugh?

Serious

No. It plays it straight.

Is The Stranger plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and pathos more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Stranger?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is The Stranger good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.

Will The Stranger scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching The Stranger?

BleakHopeful

Mixed feelings. It balances dark and hopeful moments.

What language is The Stranger in?

Arabic

It was made in Arabic. Produced in Egypt.

What tropes does The Stranger use?

Cigarette of AnxietyHave You Told Anyone Else?Godzilla ThresholdHoist by His Own PetardNever My FaultDramatic IronyImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceAnti-HeroSaying Too MuchTrick-and-Follow PloyOut-of-Character AlertNo OSHA Complianceand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for The Stranger, including Cigarette of Anxiety, Have You Told Anyone Else?, Godzilla Threshold.