The Strangers (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2008, The Strangers is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Bryan Bertino, running about 86 minutes. “Lock the door. Pretend you're safe.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After returning from a wedding reception, a couple staying in an isolated vacation house receive a knock on the door in the mid-hours of the night. What ensues is a violent invasion by three strangers, their faces hidden behind masks. The couple find themselves in a violent struggle, in which they go beyond what either of them thought capable in order to survive.
Who’s in it. The Strangers stars Liv Tyler as Kristen McKay, Scott Speedman as James Hoyt, Glenn Howerton as Mike and Kip Weeks as Man in the Mask, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Strangers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $82.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Strangers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Strangers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Strangers (2008)?
- In US, The Strangers is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Strangers worth watching?
- The Strangers holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Strangers?
- The Strangers stars Liv Tyler, Scott Speedman, Glenn Howerton, Kip Weeks and Laura Margolis.
- When was The Strangers released?
- The Strangers was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.