The Stranger (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 4.7

The Stranger poster

Released in 2010, The Stranger is an action, thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Rob Lieberman, running about 91 minutes. “His past was taken. His vengeance is fueled.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The Stranger is a man with no name, no memory and absolutely nothing left to lose. But when he finds himself hunted by both the FBI and the Russian mob, this amnesiac decides to fight back. Pursuit cannot stop him. Torture will not break him. And with every beating, bullet and betrayal, he’ll remember another piece of the horror that took away his career, his family and his identity.

Who’s in it. The Stranger stars Adam Beach as Mason Reese, Steve Austin as The Stranger, Geoff Gustafson as Harris Green and G. Michael Gray as Driver, 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 Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Stranger (2010)?
In US, The Stranger is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Stranger?
The Stranger stars Adam Beach, Steve Austin, Geoff Gustafson, G. Michael Gray and Anthony Harrison.
When was The Stranger released?
The Stranger was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.