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The Strange One

1957Movie1 h 40 minNR

Drama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes50%58%

A slow-burning, tense drama movie about the mind and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Story

"THE STRANGE ONE" IS A STRANGE ONE!

A military school student develops a destructive power over his fellow cadets.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Military School Setting
  • Power Dynamics
  • Charismatic Manipulation
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Social Conformity
  • Black and White Cinema
  • Character Study
  • Slow Burn Intrigue

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Jack Garfein
Written by
Calder Willingham
Produced by
Sam Spiegel
Music by
Kenyon Hopkins

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Facts

April 12, 1957 · 1 h 40 min · NR

Released
April 12, 1957
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
28 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

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Where can I stream The Strange One?

Tubi TV

In the United States, The Strange One is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Strange One worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is The Strange One plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.