Stranger Things (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 8.6
Released in 2016, Stranger Things is a drama, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy series. “Every ending has a beginning.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and one strange little girl.
Who’s in it. Stranger Things stars Millie Bobby Brown as Jane 'Eleven' Hopper, Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers, David Harbour as Jim Hopper and Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.6/10, Stranger Things sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stranger Things page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stranger Things tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Chernobyl.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stranger Things (2016)?
- In US, Stranger Things is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stranger Things worth watching?
- Stranger Things holds an audience score of 8.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Stranger Things?
- Stranger Things stars Millie Bobby Brown, Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard and Gaten Matarazzo.
- When was Stranger Things released?
- Stranger Things was released in 2016.