Eye of the Stranger (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1993, Eye of the Stranger is a drama film directed by David Heavener, running about 96 minutes. “A terrifying secret. An unforgiven past. If he can't get justice...he'll take revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A stranger comes into town and causes a stir when he stands up for the townfolk, in the face of the intimidation tactics from Mayor Howard Baines. The scheming mayor wants to buy up all the local properties, and has hired two thugs to help 'persuade' the owners to sell.
Who’s in it. Eye of the Stranger stars David Heavener as Stranger, Martin Landau as Mayor Howard Bains, Sally Kirkland as Lori and Don Swayze as Rudy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Eye of the Stranger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eye of the Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eye of the Stranger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eye of the Stranger (1993)?
- In US, Eye of the Stranger is available to stream on Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Eye of the Stranger worth watching?
- Eye of the Stranger holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eye of the Stranger?
- Eye of the Stranger stars David Heavener, Martin Landau, Sally Kirkland, Don Swayze and John Pleshette.
- When was Eye of the Stranger released?
- Eye of the Stranger was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.