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Stranger in Our House

1979·Movie
1h 39min·PG-13

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

The mind, mystery, and family

  • Ambiguity7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Can she survive a nightmare of evil?

After a country family of five take in charming cousin Julie, whose parents recently died in a car crash, their teenage daughter Rachel grows to suspect that Julie has a sinister agenda.
Psychological ThrillerSupernatural ElementsFamily SecretsCreepy CousinTeen AngstWitchcraftSlow Burn1970s Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Stranger in Our House

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Where can I stream Stranger in Our House legally?

Stranger in Our House is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Spectrum On Demand. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Stranger in Our House worth watching?

33
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33/100 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Stranger in Our House rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Stranger in Our House?

1 h 39 min

Stranger in Our House runs 1 h 39 min.

Is Stranger in Our House based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Stranger in Our House?

Critics20
Audiences43

Not quite. Audiences rate Stranger in Our House higher (43) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Stranger in Our House in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Stranger in Our House?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Stranger in Our House in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.