The Stranger (2015): Ratings & Plot
The Stranger is a 2015 drama thriller directed by Guillermo Amoedo. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Critics gave it 32 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Guillermo Amoedo
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC Midnight
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Stranger About?
The premise of The Stranger without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a secluded town concealing dark secrets, a troubled man seeks to end his suffering by killing the wife he believes he shares a devastating affliction with. However, his plan unravels when he discovers she disappeared years ago, plunging him into a desperate search. A violent confrontation with local criminals then ignites a chain of brutal events, unleashing a whirlwind of bloodshed and terror upon the community.
The Director of The Stranger
Directed by Guillermo Amoedo.
- Director Guillermo Amoedo
The Stranger Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Stranger 32 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 32 Metascore
User score 5.0
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TMDB 47% User score
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Movie Insider 3.5 /5
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The Stranger Plot Summary
What happens in The Stranger from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Martin, a drifting loner, arrives in a quiet town with a singular purpose: to find a woman named Ana. A teen named Peter directs him to a cemetery where Ana lies buried, and as Martin mourns and reflects on their shared past, danger quickly closes in. A trio of thugs led by Caleb track him down, threatening to kill him right there. Martin tests their resolve, hoping they’ll back off, but the situation spirals when Peter intervenes and tries to halt the assault. In the struggle, Caleb fatally stabs Martin and the group leaves him for dead in a ditch.
Full summary
The whole story of The Stranger, scene by scene
The Stranger Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Stranger.
How Well Do You Know The Stranger?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the drifter that arrives in the small town looking for Ana?
Cars in The Stranger
8 cars on screen, including the 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata and the Club Car Precedent.
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2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Main role -
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2007 Jeep Compass Important role -
2014 Maserati Ghibli Important role
Seen The Stranger?
The Stranger FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Stranger, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Stranger?
The Stranger runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Stranger released?
The Stranger was released on June 12, 2015.
Who directed The Stranger?
The Stranger was directed by Guillermo Amoedo.
More films by Guillermo Amoedo How is The Stranger rated?
The Stranger has 32 on Metacritic, 47% on TMDB and 3.5/5 on Movie Insider.
Does The Stranger have a post-credit scene?
No. The Stranger has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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