The Stranger (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1991, The Stranger is a drama film directed by Satyajit Ray, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. A well-off Indian family is paid an unexpected, and rather unwanted, visit by a man claiming to be the woman's long lost uncle. The initial suspicion with which they greet the man slowly dissolves as he regales them with stories of his travels, tales that are at odds with their conventional middle class perspective on the world.
Who’s in it. The Stranger stars Utpal Dutt as Manomohan Mitra, Dipankar Dey as Sudhindra Bose, Dipankar Dey as Sudhindra Bose and Mamata Shankar as Anila Bose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Stranger has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans 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 The Stranger (1991)?
- In US, The Stranger is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Stranger worth watching?
- The Stranger holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Stranger?
- The Stranger stars Utpal Dutt, Dipankar Dey, Dipankar Dey, Mamata Shankar and Bikram Bhattacharya.
- When was The Stranger released?
- The Stranger was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.