A Stranger Is Watching (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1982, A Stranger Is Watching is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Sean S. Cunningham, running about 92 minutes. “Beneath New York's Grand Central Station, a killer can hide, victims can disappear... and a million witnesses will never know it happened.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A twisted man holds a TV newswoman and a girl hostage in the bowels of Grand Central Station.
Who’s in it. A Stranger Is Watching stars Kate Mulgrew as Sharon Martin, Rip Torn as Artie Taggart, James Naughton as Steve Peterson and Shawn von Schreiber as Julie Peterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, A Stranger Is Watching has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Is Watching page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Stranger Is Watching tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Stranger Is Watching (1982)?
- In US, A Stranger Is Watching 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 Is Watching worth watching?
- A Stranger Is Watching holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Stranger Is Watching?
- A Stranger Is Watching stars Kate Mulgrew, Rip Torn, James Naughton, Shawn von Schreiber and Barbara Baxley.
- When was A Stranger Is Watching released?
- A Stranger Is Watching was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.