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The Stranger

1991Movie1 h 54 min

Drama
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Rotten Tomatoes100%97%

A layered, philosophical drama movie about society and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A well-off family is paid an unexpected, and rather unwanted, visit by a man claiming to be the woman's long lost uncle. The initial suspicion with which they greet the man slowly dissolves as he regales them with stories of his travels, tales that are at odds with their conventional middle class perspective on the world.

Feels like

  • Bengali Cinema
  • Family Dynamics
  • Philosophical Debates
  • Social Commentary
  • Intimate Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • Cultural Clash
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Middle-Class Values

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Satyajit Ray
Written by
Satyajit Ray
Produced by
Gérard Depardieu, Satyajit Ray, Daniel Toscan du Plantier
Music by
Satyajit Ray

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Facts

May 7, 1991 · 1 h 54 min · Drama

Released
May 7, 1991
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Bangla
Also spoken
English
Made in
India, France
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Guns Are Worthless, Disney Villain Death, Old Retainer +9

  • Guns Are Worthless
  • Disney Villain Death
  • Old Retainer
  • Villain Opening Scene
  • Hitler Cam
  • Match Cut
  • Fake Faint
  • Chiaroscuro
  • Catapult Nightmare
  • Saying Too Much
  • Trick-and-Follow Ploy
  • Godzilla Threshold

12 of 37 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Stranger?"

Questions about The Stranger

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Where can I stream The Stranger?

Criterion

In the United States, The Stranger streams on Criterion. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Stranger worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92 (IMDb 8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (89).

Is The Stranger okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch The Stranger?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is The Stranger plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Stranger in English?

BanglaEnglish

No, it was made in Bangla, with some English.

What tropes does The Stranger use?

Guns Are WorthlessDisney Villain DeathOld RetainerVillain Opening SceneHitler CamMatch CutFake FaintChiaroscuroCatapult NightmareSaying Too MuchTrick-and-Follow PloyGodzilla Thresholdand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Guns Are Worthless, Disney Villain Death, and Old Retainer.