“The closer you get...”
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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Cast & Crew
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
Story & Production Details
Reviews & Thoughts
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
