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The Stranger

NR
Movie
2022
1h 57m
English
Thriller, Crime, Drama
Two strangers strike up a conversation on a long journey. One is a suspect in an unsolved missing person’s case and the other an undercover operative on his trail. Their uneasy friendship becomes the core of this tightly wrought thriller, which is based on the true story of one of the largest investigations and undercover operations in Australia.
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Joel Edgerton
Mark Frame
Sean Harris
Henry Teague
Jada Alberts
Detective Kate Rylett
Fletcher Humphrys
Detective Graham Ikin
Steve Mouzakis
Paul Emery
Simon Elrahi
Lieutenant
Ewen Leslie
Milliken
Matthew Sunderland
Controller / Cleaner
Peta Shannon
Detective E
Thibul Nettle
SES worker
Melanie Munt
Senior Female Detective (uncredited...
Anni Finsterer
Female Uniformed Cop (uncredited)
Patty Glavieux
WA Detective
Adam Morgan
Large Man / Bodyguard
Andreas Sobik
Car Salesman
Nick Buckland
Arresting Detective
Lori Bell
Former Partner
Lotte St Clair
Emergency Operator
Martha Lott
RSL Manager
Adam Ovadia
Undercover Housekeeper
Stephen Leeder
Airfield Operative
Directed By: Thomas M. Wright
Written By: Thomas M. Wright

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csrz says...
one year ago
A dark, chilling and relentlessly bleak psychological crime thriller. Perhaps runs a bit too long which makes this an incredibly exhausting and uncomfortable watch, and I’m not so sure if the outcome is rewarding enough. That said, the journey to get to that point is extremely thrilling. The performances, score, cinematography all come together incredibly well to convey a sense of unease. It's really slow and confusing at first but after it picks up the foreboding and unease never stop growing. Two leads' performances are incredibly good, lifting this film immensely. But the standout aspect is definitely the score and sound design which never fail at keeping you on edge. This film might not appeal to everyone but if you like slow burns, this is worth checking out.
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Gusanito1886 says...
one year ago
The pay off isn't bad at all, but the build up to it is just so so soooo slow and boring.
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myndflyte says...
2 months ago
Lots of twists and turns in this crime drama.
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Priv8J0y says...
9 months ago
This movie based on a real life incident is very well crafted. It is certainly bleak and perhaps humdrum in parts but is actually more reflective of the realness of the subject matter and the lengths to which a dedicated team of police went to solve a crime. Of you enjoy candyfloss with love interests and car chases, this may not be for you, and certainly it appears the American market does not appreciate subtlety, but I would heartily recommend this to fan of true crime programming. The acting is damn good and the editing is just right. This was a real life nightmare for a family and this film is respectful of that. Phew.
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MSB
one year ago
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"The Stranger is inspired by true events, but the conventionalisms surrounding this type of adaptation make the viewing predictable, too slow, and with an almost nonexistent replay value. Thomas M. More
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