The Stranger (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 4.7

The Stranger poster

Released in 2014, The Stranger is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Guillermo Amoedo, running about 93 minutes. “Blood will tear us apart.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A supernatural thriller, laced by flashbacks, and set in Canada’s North-West, “The Stranger” turns on the mysterious titular figure of Martin, who comes to a small quiet town seeking to kill his wife Ana who suffers from a very dangerous decease that makes her addicted to human blood - just like himself-. However, when he arrives to the town, he discovers that Ana has been dead for a couple of years and decides to commit suicide to definitely eradicate this dangerous decease, but, before he can do it, Martin's brutally attacked by three local thugs led by Caleb, the son of a corrupt police lieutenant, and the incident suddenly starts a snowball that will plunge the community into a bloodbath.

Who’s in it. The Stranger stars Lorenza Izzo as Ana, Ariel Levy as Caleb, Aaron Burns as Officer Harris and Cristobal Tapia Montt as Martin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Stranger has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ 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 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 (2014)?
In US, The Stranger is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, 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 Stranger worth watching?
The Stranger holds an audience score of 4.7 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 Stranger?
The Stranger stars Lorenza Izzo, Ariel Levy, Aaron Burns, Cristobal Tapia Montt and Luis Gnecco.
When was The Stranger released?
The Stranger was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.