When Strangers Appear (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2001, When Strangers Appear is a thriller film directed by Scott Reynolds, running about 98 minutes. “Don't serve coffee to strangers.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man enters a roadside diner run by a young woman and claims he is being chased by murderers.
Who’s in it. When Strangers Appear stars Radha Mitchell as Beth, Josh Lucas as Peter, Barry Watson as Jack Barrett and Kevin Anderson as Bryce, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, When Strangers Appear has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from CosmoGo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Strangers Appear page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Strangers Appear tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Strangers Appear (2001)?
- In CA, When Strangers Appear is available to rent or buy from CosmoGo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When Strangers Appear worth watching?
- When Strangers Appear holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When Strangers Appear?
- When Strangers Appear stars Radha Mitchell, Josh Lucas, Barry Watson, Kevin Anderson and Jonathan Blick.
- When was When Strangers Appear released?
- When Strangers Appear was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.