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.

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The Stranger (2022)

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★ 6.2/10 October 6, 2022 117 min

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Director: Thomas M. Wright  ·  Writer: Thomas M. Wright

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.

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Thomas M. Wright Thomas M. Wright

Cast

Joel Edgerton Joel Edgerton Mark Frame Sean Harris Sean Harris Henry Teague Jada Alberts Jada Alberts Detective Kate Rylett Fletcher Humphrys Fletcher Humphrys Detective Graham Ikin Mike Foenander Mike Foenander Heavy Man Steve Mouzakis Steve Mouzakis Paul Emery Simon Elrahi Simon Elrahi Lieutenant Alan Dukes Alan Dukes John Ewen Leslie Ewen Leslie Milliken Matthew Sunderland Matthew Sunderland Controller / Cleaner Lucinda Nicholas Lucinda Nicholas Flight Attendant (uncredited) Peta Shannon Peta Shannon Detective E

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Manuel São Bento
Manuel São Bento October 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