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The Stranger

2025·Movie
30
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb3.0

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Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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It's a movie about a subject that captivates me. And I can see that it also captivates the world and people and has done it at all times. It is the meeting with the stranger. Why is it so difficult to relate to those who's not like ourselves? We constantly divide the world into 'us against them'. Each time we meet a new person, we define ourselves in contrast to the other. We do not look at what connects us, but what separates us. It seems like something that is pervasive - not just for Denmark, Europe and the US, but in every possible society and culture in the world at all times. It is a common human condition that we have endless difficulty in dealing with the stranger. With this movie, I want to ask a single question that sets the world on fire. It is an exploration of my own wonder why the encounter with the stranger is so explosive and can make seemingly sensible people like myself and others mad.
Social CommentaryHuman ConditionXenophobia & DivisionPsychological TensionContemporary RealismPhilosophical DramaIdentity & OthernessIntrospective Narrative

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Directed by:
Simon Staho
Written by:
Simon Staho, Christian Lollike
Produced by:
Per Damgård Hansen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Stranger

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Where can I stream The Stranger legally?

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Is The Stranger worth watching?

30
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30/100 (IMDb 3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Stranger rated?

Strong languageViolence

Content advisories: strong language and violence.

Will The Stranger make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare. The humor is mostly sharp wit.

Is The Stranger plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on dialogue centrality and character depth more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Stranger?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention.

Is The Stranger good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It works for a couple. Our viewing guide lists it for watching with a partner, not for date night. There's little romance in it.

Will The Stranger scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No. It's tense rather than scary.

Will I feel good after watching The Stranger?

BleakHopeful

Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.

What language is The Stranger in?

EnglishDanish

It was made in English, with some Danish. Produced in Denmark.

What tropes does The Stranger use?

Black-and-Gray MoralityHoist by His Own PetardSchmuck BaitDramatic IronyClimbing ClimaxHe Knows Too MuchTrick-and-Follow PloyFinal SolutionEpic Tracking ShotFake FaintFamily Theme NamingAll Germans Are Nazisand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for The Stranger, including Black-and-Gray Morality, Hoist by His Own Petard, Schmuck Bait.