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The Stranger

The Stranger (2022)

1h 57m | PG-13

⭐ 6.1 / 10

Two strangers strike up a conversation on a long journey. However, neither is who they appear to be, each carry secrets that threaten to ruin them — and in the background, one of the nation's largest police operations is closing in.

Director: Thomas M. Wright

Studio: Anonymous Content

Genre: Thriller, Crime, Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Joel Edgerton

Joel Edgerton

as Mark Frame

Sean Harris

Sean Harris

as Henry Teague

Jada Alberts

Jada Alberts

as Detective Kate Rylett

Fletcher Humphrys

Fletcher Humphrys

as Detective Graham Ikin

Mike Foenander

Mike Foenander

as Heavy Man

Steve Mouzakis

Steve Mouzakis

as Paul Emery

Reviews

By Manuel São Bento

MORE SPOILER-FREE MINI-REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/mini-reviews-2022-edition "The Stranger is inspired by true events, but the conventionalisms surrounding this type of adaptation make the viewing predictable, too slow, and with an almost nonexistent replay value. Thomas M. Wright manages to insert some visually interesting shots, relying mainly on the subtle, intimate performances of Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris to carry the story. However, the so-called mystery lacks actual intrigue and anything emotional to connect with the viewers, creating doubt as to whether the film would have benefited from a greater level of creativity without detracting from the realistic atmosphere employed by the filmmaker. Recommended only for fans of the subgenre." Rating: C