A Stranger Among Us (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1992, A Stranger Among Us is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 110 minutes. “In a dangerous world of mystery and intrigue, she's going undercover searching for the truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Detective Emily Eden is a tough New York City cop forced to go undercover to solve a puzzling murder. Her search for the truth takes her into a secret world of unwritten law and unspoken power, a world where the only way out is deeper in.
Who’s in it. A Stranger Among Us stars Melanie Griffith as Emily Eden, John Pankow as Levine, Tracy Pollan as Mara and Mia Sara as Leah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Stranger Among Us has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 A Stranger Among Us page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Stranger Among Us tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Stranger Among Us (1992)?
- In US, A Stranger Among Us is available to 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 A Stranger Among Us worth watching?
- A Stranger Among Us holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Stranger Among Us?
- A Stranger Among Us stars Melanie Griffith, John Pankow, Tracy Pollan, Mia Sara and Lee Richardson.
- When was A Stranger Among Us released?
- A Stranger Among Us was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.