The Stranger (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2022, The Stranger is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Thomas M. Wright, running about 117 minutes. “The closer you get...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two strangers strike up a conversation on a long journey. One is a suspect in an unsolved missing person’s case and the other an undercover operative on his trail. Their uneasy friendship becomes the core of this tightly wrought thriller, which is based on the true story of one of the largest investigations and undercover operations in Australia.
Who’s in it. The Stranger stars Joel Edgerton as Mark Frame, Sean Harris as Henry Teague, Jada Alberts as Detective Rylett and Fletcher Humphrys as Detective Ikin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Stranger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from 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 (2022)?
- In US, The Stranger is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from 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 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stranger?
- The Stranger stars Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris, Jada Alberts, Fletcher Humphrys and Mike Foenander.
- When was The Stranger released?
- The Stranger was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.