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The Stranger

2014·Movie
1h 33min
33
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Metacritic325.0Rotten Tomatoes21%16%
IMDb4.9Metacritic325.0Rotten Tomatoes21%16%

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High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence9
  • Scare8
  • Tension7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Fantasy, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity7
  • Non-linear Narrative7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Blood will tear us apart.

A supernatural thriller, laced by flashbacks, and set in Canada’s North-West, “The Stranger” turns on the mysterious titular figure of Martin, who comes to a small quiet town seeking to kill his wife Ana who suffers from a very dangerous decease that makes her addicted to human blood - just like himself-. However, when he arrives to the town, he discovers that Ana has been dead for a couple of years and decides to commit suicide to definitely eradicate this dangerous decease, but, before he can do it, Martin's brutally attacked by three local thugs led by Caleb, the son of a corrupt police lieutenant, and the incident suddenly starts a snowball that will plunge the community into a bloodbath.
Supernatural HorrorVampire-esqueViolent ThrillerSmall Town SecretsAtmospheric CinematographyBleak TonePsychological DistressCanadian Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Guillermo Amoedo
Written by:
Guillermo Amoedo
Produced by:
Colleen Camp, Eli Roth, Guillermo Amoedo
Composed by:
Manuel Riveiro

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Stranger

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Stranger legally?

PhiloAMC+Sundance NowTubi TV

The Stranger is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Stranger worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34/100 (IMDb 4.9, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 32). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Stranger rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Stranger?

1 h 33 min

The Stranger runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Stranger?

Critics27
Audiences38

Not quite. Audiences rate The Stranger higher (38) than critics (27). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Stranger in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Chile.

In how many countries can I watch The Stranger?

21AEATAUCACHDEDKEGFIGBGGIEITLU+7

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Stranger in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Stranger use?

No OSHA ComplianceTake That!Godzilla ThresholdVillain Opening SceneJust Following OrdersAll Germans Are NazisHeel–Faith TurnFaint in ShockFinal SolutionHave You Told Anyone Else?Out-of-Character AlertHe Knows Too Muchand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for The Stranger, including No OSHA Compliance, Take That!, Godzilla Threshold.