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Summary

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.

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

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

Crew

Director, Writer

Thomas M. Wright

Reviews

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msbreviews

October 26, 2022

5

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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. 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