The Strange Ones (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2018, The Strange Ones is a thriller and drama film directed by Lauren Wolkstein, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. Mysterious events surround the travels of two brothers as they make their way across a remote American landscape. On the surface all seems normal, but what appears to be a simple vacation soon gives way to a dark and complex web of secrets. This is the feature film version of the 2011 short film going by the same name.
Who’s in it. The Strange Ones stars Alex Pettyfer as Nick, James Freedson-Jackson as Sam, Marin Ireland as Crystal and Cindy Cheung as Sarah's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Strange Ones has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Strange Ones page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Strange Ones tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Strange Ones (2018)?
- In US, The Strange Ones is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Strange Ones worth watching?
- The Strange Ones holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Strange Ones?
- The Strange Ones stars Alex Pettyfer, James Freedson-Jackson, Marin Ireland, Cindy Cheung and Melanie Nicholls-King.