The Little Stranger (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 2018, The Little Stranger is a drama, horror, mystery and history film directed by Lenny Abrahamson, running about 111 minutes. “These delusions are contagious” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In a dusty post-war summer in rural Warwickshire, a doctor is called to a patient at lonely Hundreds Hall. Home to the Ayres family for over two centuries, the Georgian house is now in decline. But are the Ayreses haunted by something more sinister than a dying way of life?

Who’s in it. The Little Stranger stars Domhnall Gleeson as Dr. Faraday, Ruth Wilson as Caroline Ayres, Will Poulter as Roderick Ayres and Charlotte Rampling as Mrs. Ayres, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Little Stranger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.8M 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 The Little Stranger page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Little Stranger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Little Stranger (2018)?
In US, The Little Stranger 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 The Little Stranger worth watching?
The Little Stranger holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror, mystery and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Little Stranger?
The Little Stranger stars Domhnall Gleeson, Ruth Wilson, Will Poulter, Charlotte Rampling and Liv Hill.
When was The Little Stranger released?
The Little Stranger was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.