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Never Talk to Strangers

1995·Movie
1h 26min·R
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes19%49%

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Tubi TV

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Mystery, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

In A World Where Love Isn't Always Safe, Trust Can Be Deadly.

Sarah Taylor, a police psychologist, meets a mysterious and seductive young man, Tony Ramirez, and falls in love with him. As a cause of this relationship, she changes her personality when she begins to receive anonymous telephone calls.
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Crew

Directed by:
Peter Hall, Joanne T. Harwood, Myron Hoffert
Written by:
Lewis A. Green, Jordan Rush
Produced by:
Rebecca De Mornay, Barbet Schroeder, Ralph S. Dietrich
Composed by:
Andy Malcolm, Tony Van den Akker, Don White

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Never Talk to Strangers legally?

Tubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Never Talk to Strangers worth watching?

35
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 19%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Never Talk to Strangers rated?

RViolenceSexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Never Talk to Strangers?

1 h 26 min

Never Talk to Strangers runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Never Talk to Strangers?

Critics19
Audiences51

Not quite. Audiences rate Never Talk to Strangers higher (51) than critics (19). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Never Talk to Strangers a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$7 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Never Talk to Strangers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Canada, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Never Talk to Strangers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Never Talk to Strangers in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.