The Stranger

1918·Movie
14min
61
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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The Stranger fingerprint

A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Romance6
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Character Depth6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

After a luckless prospecting trip, Billy starts homeward across the desert, mounted on his little burro with his pick, shovel and pack strapped up behind him. Finally he comes in sight of Red Dog Gulch and, hungry and thirsty, he pushes on toward the city. Susie is the daughter of the town drunkard. She starts out on her horse for a little ride, and a little way from town is attacked by Pedro and Little Casino, two Mexicans, who try to steal her horse. Billy happens along, runs the Mexicans off and takes Susie back to town.
Early WesternSilent Era FilmClass ConflictMan vs. SocietyHeroismRomanceSocial CommentaryMorality TaleRedemption

Crew

Directed by:
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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?

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Is The Stranger worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Metacritic 32). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Stranger rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Stranger?

0 h 14 min

The Stranger runs 0 h 14 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Stranger?

Critics32
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate The Stranger higher (59) than critics (32). 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 United States.

What tropes does The Stranger use?

Anti-HeroHeel–Faith TurnVillain Opening SceneJust Following OrdersTake That!Clock TowerBad People Abuse AnimalsGodzilla ThresholdOld RetainerDeath by IronyHoist by His Own PetardFaint in Shockand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for The Stranger, including Anti-Hero, Heel–Faith Turn, Villain Opening Scene.

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