The Stranger
The closer you get...
2022 | 117m | English
Popularity: 2 (history)
| Director: | Thomas M. Wright |
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| Writer: | Thomas M. Wright |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Oct 06, 2022 |
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| Director: | Thomas M. Wright |
| Writer: | Thomas M. Wright |
| Genres: | Drama, Crime, Thriller |
| Keywords | australia, investigation, sting operation, unsolved murder, paranoia, criminal, undercover detective, friendship, based on true story, cold case |
| Production Companies | South Australian Film Corporation, See-Saw Films, Screen Australia, Anonymous Content, Blue-Tongue Films, RocketScience |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $149,441
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update) Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ewen Leslie | Milliken |
| Matthew Sunderland | Controller / Cleaner |
| Lucinda Nicholas | Flight Attendant (uncredited) |
| 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 |
| Violet Rowe | Mari Patrick |
| Rachel Burke | Interviewing Detective |
| Lori Bell | Former Partner |
| Lotte St. Clair | Emergency Operator |
| Martha Lott | RSL Manager |
| Isabella Albani | Flight Attendant |
| Heidi Jo | Senior Forensic Officer |
| Adam Ovadia | Undercover Housekeeper |
| Stephen Leeder | Airfield Operative |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Thomas M. Wright | Writer, Director |
| Oliver Coates | Music |
| Andy Wright | Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Anousha Zarkesh | Casting |
| Justine Angus | ADR Editor |
| Simon Njoo | Editor |
| Leah Popple | Production Design |
| Bronwen Kemp | Set Decoration |
| Rebecca Buratto | Makeup Artist |
| Jen Rossiter | Makeup Designer |
| Fiona Lanyon | Unit Production Manager |
| Will Sheridan | Sound Recordist |
| Beth Bezzina | ADR Editor |
| Sam Chiplin | Cinematography |
| David Ockenden | Art Direction |
| Mariot Kerr | Costume Design |
| Cassie O'Brien Pollard | Makeup Artist |
| Colleen Clarke | Post Production Supervisor |
| Chris Goodes | Sound Effects Editor |
| Ryan Burrows | Foley Recordist |
| Prue Fletcher | Visual Effects Producer |
| John Kerron | VFX Artist |
| Matthew Wigg | VFX Editor |
| Will Carroll | ADR Mixer |
| David Booth | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Rui Li | VFX Artist |
| Ashlee Lukas | Assistant Editor |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Joel Edgerton | Producer |
| Iain Canning | Producer |
| Rachel Gardner | Producer |
| Kim Hodgert | Producer |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 20 | 29 | 13 |
| 2024 | 5 | 22 | 31 | 15 |
| 2024 | 6 | 22 | 43 | 12 |
| 2024 | 7 | 23 | 36 | 14 |
| 2024 | 8 | 16 | 26 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 | 17 | 23 | 10 |
| 2024 | 10 | 19 | 37 | 11 |
| 2024 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 11 |
| 2024 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 10 |
| 2025 | 1 | 17 | 30 | 10 |
| 2025 | 2 | 12 | 17 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 340 | 590 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2024 | 10 | 259 | 260 |
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