The Business of Strangers (2001): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Business of Strangers is a 2001 drama thriller directed by Patrick Stettner, starring Stockard Channing and Julia Stiles. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Patrick Stettner
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Business of Strangers About?
The premise of The Business of Strangers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A driven businesswoman’s career advancement leads to an unexpected night at an airport hotel. There, she finds an unexpected connection with her ambitious assistant. Over drinks and revealing conversations, their professional relationship transforms into a complex and intense game of power. As they explore their vulnerabilities and desires, the lines of trust and control become increasingly blurred, leading to a night of surprising revelations and shifting dynamics.
The Business of Strangers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rape and revenge
- someone in socks
- black socks
- male feet in socks
- man in socks
- socks
- sock
- airport
- businesswoman
- hotel
- revenge
- vegetarian
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- undressing
- unconsciousness
- fired from a job
- writing on someone
- writer
- watching tv
- valium
- underwear
- trust
- treadmill
- telephone call
- tattoo
- swimming
- swimming pool
- suitcase
- slow motion
- shower
- sex
- sauna
- pocket knife
- photograph
- night watchman
- male female relationship
- lie
- liar
- lesbian subtext
- female female kiss
- kiss
- gym
- flashlight
- slapped in the face
- elevator
- drunkenness
- drinking
- divorcee
- cutting self
- crying
- competition
The Business of Strangers Cast
Stockard Channing leads the cast, with Julia Stiles. Directed by Patrick Stettner.
- Director Patrick Stettner
More from Patrick Stettner
One more film directed by Patrick Stettner: The Night Listener.
The Business of Strangers Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Business of Strangers 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
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The Business of Strangers Plot Summary
What happens in The Business of Strangers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Julie Styron (Stockard Channing) navigates the skies to attend an important meeting, a sudden request from her CEO to share a meal sends her into a whirlwind of anxiety. The looming threat of losing her job drives her to consult headhunter Nick Harris (Fred Weller), seeking advice to bolster her professional standing. However, before she can put any backup plans in motion, her day goes awry due to the late arrival of her new assistant Paula Murphy (Julia Stiles), whose 45-minute tardiness leads to a catastrophic meeting that forces Julie to make the tough call of letting Paula go.
Full summary
The whole story of The Business of Strangers, scene by scene
The Business of Strangers Box Office
The Business of Strangers grossed $1.3 million worldwide. $1 million came from the US and Canada and $256,678 (20%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.3M
- US & Canada
- $1M
- International
- $256.7K
The Business of Strangers Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Business of Strangers.
How Well Do You Know The Business of Strangers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Julie Styron's initial concern when her CEO requests to dine with her?
Cars in The Business of Strangers
1 car on screen: the 1995 Lincoln Town Car.
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1995 Lincoln Town Car
The Business of Strangers Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “La compagnie des autres” and “Oscuros negocios”.
- Also known as
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- La compagnie des autres
- Oscuros negocios
- Oscuros negocios (The business of strangers)
- עסקי זרים
- Bosszúálló nők
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The Business of Strangers FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Business of Strangers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Business of Strangers?
The Business of Strangers runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was The Business of Strangers released?
The Business of Strangers was released on December 7, 2001.
Who directed The Business of Strangers?
The Business of Strangers was directed by Patrick Stettner.
More films by Patrick Stettner Who is in the cast of The Business of Strangers?
The Business of Strangers stars Stockard Channing and Julia Stiles.
How much did The Business of Strangers make at the box office?
The Business of Strangers grossed $1.3 million worldwide ($1 million domestic, $256,678 international).
How is The Business of Strangers rated?
The Business of Strangers has 6.3/10 on IMDb and 67 on Metacritic.
Does The Business of Strangers have a post-credit scene?
No. The Business of Strangers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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