The Stranger (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1987, The Stranger is a thriller film directed by Adolfo Aristarain, running about 89 minutes. “Whoever she is... Whatever she saw... Once she remembers, she had better forget.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bonnie Bedilia stars in this psychological thriller about a woman who witnesses a murder and then flees. During her escape, she has a car accident. She becomes an amnesia victim and although, she doesn't know her own identity, is able to describe the murder, but doesn't remember where it occurred or who was involved.
Who’s in it. The Stranger stars Peter Riegert as Dr. Harris Kite, Bonnie Bedelia as Alice Kildee, David Spielberg as Hobby and Julio De Grazia as Jay Palamo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Stranger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stranger tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stranger (1987)?
- In US, The Stranger is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Stranger worth watching?
- The Stranger holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stranger?
- The Stranger stars Peter Riegert, Bonnie Bedelia, David Spielberg, Julio De Grazia and Marcos Woinsky.
- When was The Stranger released?
- The Stranger was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.