The Stranger (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2014, The Stranger is a notable film directed by Neasa Ní Chianáin, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. When we are gone, what do people remember of us? Neal MacGregor, an English artist, died alone, prematurely, aged 44, in a stone hen-house that he couldn’t stand up in, where he lived without water, electricity or heating on a remote island. The Gaelic-speaking islanders on the rapidly depopulating island, knew little of Neal during the 8 years he lived there. Who was this Stranger? Was he a British spy recording IRA gun-running routes, as some islanders thought? Was he trying to take control of the island? Was he crazy, as others thought? Or was he just seeking solitude? Neal left behind volumes of beautifully illustrated notebooks and secret diaries, and this beautiful enigmatic film pulls together the jigsaw of missing pieces, and sensitively paints a portrait of a man, living on the edge, physically and mentally, and the insular island community he lived amongst.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Stranger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stranger page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stranger (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Stranger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Stranger worth watching?
- The Stranger holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Stranger released?
- The Stranger was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.