The Stranger

"The closer you get..."

2022 1h 57m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 441

ThrillerCrimeDrama

Synopsis

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Two strangers strike up a conversation on a long journey. However, neither is who they appear to be, each carry secrets that threaten to ruin them — and in the background, one of the nation's largest police operations is closing in.

“The closer you get...”

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Cast

Joel Edgerton
Mark Frame
Sean Harris
Henry Teague
Jada Alberts
Detective Kate Rylett
Fletcher Humphrys
Detective Graham Ikin
Mike Foenander
Heavy Man
Steve Mouzakis
Paul Emery
Simon Elrahi
Lieutenant
Alan Dukes
John

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Thomas M. Wright
Writers: Thomas M. Wright
Languages: English
Countries: Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Thomas M. Wright, shot by Sam Chiplin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Oliver Coates. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Simon Njoo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris and Jada Alberts carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The closer you get...".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt11897478 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Thomas M. Wright directs. Sam Chiplin behind the camera. Oliver Coates scores. Simon Njoo cuts. Produced in Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 4 years ago.
2International production across 3 countries: Australia, United Kingdom, United States of America.
3Directed by Thomas M. Wright, shot by Sam Chiplin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Oliver Coates. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Simon Njoo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris and Jada Alberts carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "The closer you get...".
8IMDB entry: tt11897478 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 10 themes, including "australia", "friendship", "paranoia", "investigation".

The technical file

Cinematography: Sam Chiplin
Original score: Oliver Coates
Editing: Simon Njoo
Production design: Leah Popple
Costume design: Mariot Kerr
Makeup / hair: Cassie O'Brien Pollard
VFX supervisor: David Booth
Sound: Andy Wright
Runtime: 117 min · 1h 57m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $149,441
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: The Stranger (2022)

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Manuel São Bento2022-10-26
★ 5/10
MORE SPOILER-FREE MINI-REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/mini-reviews-2022-edition "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. Wright manages to insert some visually interesting shots, relying mainly on the subtle, intimate performances of Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris to carry the story. However, the so-called mystery lacks actual intrigue and anything emotional to connect with the viewers, creating doubt as to whether the film would have benefited from a greater level of creativity without detracting from the realistic atmosphere employed by the filmmaker. Recommended only for fans of the subgenre." Rating: C

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