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The Stranger

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6.2/10 • 338

2022-10-061h 57m

ThrillerCrimeDrama

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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.

Directors
Thomas M. Wright
Writters
Thomas M. Wright
Editors
Simon Njoo

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  1. Joel Edgerton

    Joel Edgerton

    Mark Frame

  2. Sean Harris

    Sean Harris

    Henry Teague

  3. Jada Alberts

    Jada Alberts

    Detective Kate Rylett

  4. Fletcher Humphrys

    Fletcher Humphrys

    Detective Graham Ikin

  5. Mike Foenander

    Mike Foenander

    Heavy Man

  6. Steve Mouzakis

    Steve Mouzakis

    Paul Emery

  7. Simon Elrahi

    Simon Elrahi

    Lieutenant

  8. Alan Dukes

    Alan Dukes

    John

  9. Ewen Leslie

    Ewen Leslie

    Milliken

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Manuel São Bento

Oct 26, 2022

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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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
$149,441.00
Keywords
australiafriendshipparanoiainvestigationbased on true storycriminalsting operationcold caseundercover detectiveunsolved murder