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Stray

2021·Movie
1h 12min·NR
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3
  • Tension2

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Experience the bustle of Istanbul street life through the eyes of three stray dogs – Zeytin, Nazar and Kartal.
Urban Animal PerspectiveMelancholic RealismIstanbul AtmosphereStray Life DocumentaryEmotional BondingSocial ObservationCinematic NatureGentle NarrativeHuman-Animal Connection

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Stray legally?

Stray is included with a subscription to Hulu and Hoopla in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Stray worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Stray rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Stray?

1 h 12 min

Stray runs 1 h 12 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Stray?

Critics90
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate Stray higher (90) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Stray in?

TurkishChinese

It was made in Turkish, with some Chinese. Produced in Türkiye, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Stray?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Stray in 54 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.