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The Stranger
2000·Movie
·1h 42min·
The Stranger fingerprint
Strong craft, light on feelings.
Energy
Tense
- Tension7
- Adrenaline6
- Fast Pace6
Heart
Melancholic
- Melancholy8
- Romance6
- Pathos6
Humor
Some dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Dark Humor5
- Wit & Wordplay3
- Cringe Humor3
World
Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Ambiguity6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Intrigue8
- Direction7
- Acting7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Editing7
- Music Composition6
All energy traits
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Violence5Physical conflict and intensity.
- Spectacle4Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Scare2Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
LowMelancholic
Emotionally, it's melancholic.
All heart traits
- Melancholy8Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Romance6Love stories and emotional connections.
- Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
- Coming of Age3Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics3Relationships and generational ties.
- Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Hopefulness2Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wonder1Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Related traits
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
LowSome dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some dark humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor5Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody2Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
World
MediumEveryday modern life, crime, and mystery
Its world is built around everyday modern life, crime, and mystery.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
Related traits
- Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Crime8Heists, investigation, and underworld.
- Mystery7Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
- Social Commentary6Perspectives on society and norms.
- Class & Capitalism5Wealth, power, and inequality.
Craft
HighSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
- Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
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About
The seedy underbelly of Vienna at night. Mercedes is a femme fatale from Mexico, newly arrived at the Vienna airport with her German boyfriend Rainer, where they have smuggled a kilo of cocaine through customs. Unfortunately for them, the city has just had a major drug crackdown, leaving them without buyers and money. Disgusted with Rainer, Mercedes ditches him and hooks up with Harry, a lonely and bored cab driver who agrees to help her find a buyer for the drugs so she can get some cash and go home. She offers Harry a deal he can't refuse. Is he just another pawn for Mercedes or will her promises help him achieve his hope and dreams? The story careens through the night streets of Vienna, following two amateurs navigating their way through the treacherous world of the drug trade. It's a mood piece with the backdrop of a stifling urban loneliness.
Vienna Drug SceneFemme FataleUrban LonelinessCrime ThrillerMoral AmbiguityNightlifeDesperationCynical RealismAustrian Cinema
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Questions about The Stranger
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Stranger worth watching?
60
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Metacritic 32). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is The Stranger rated?
Drug useStrong languageSexual content
Content advisories: drug use, strong language, and sexual content.
How long is The Stranger?
1 h 42 min
The Stranger runs 1 h 42 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Stranger?
Critics32
Audiences57
Not quite. Audiences rate The Stranger higher (57) than critics (32). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
What language is The Stranger in?
GermanEnglishSpanish
It was made in German, with some English, Spanish. Produced in Austria.
What tropes does The Stranger use?
Guns Are WorthlessAnti-HeroSaying Too MuchAll Germans Are NazisDeath by IronyOld RetainerCatapult NightmareHeel–Face Door-SlamOut-of-Character AlertBad People Abuse AnimalsCigarette of AnxietyHitler Camand 25 more
TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for The Stranger, including Guns Are Worthless, Anti-Hero, Saying Too Much.