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The Stranger streaming

Original title: L'Étranger

2025 Movie Belgium, France, Morocco Drama, Crime 122 min Ages 15+

By: François Ozon With: Nicolas Vaude, Joël Cudennec, Adam O-H, Théo Costa-Marini, Christophe Malavoy

In 1930s Algeria, the daily life of an indifferent Frenchman is shaken by the death of his mother and a fateful encounter on a beach.

Filmium rating

71%

Mood

Detached

Existential

Indifferent

Cast & Crew

François Ozon

Philippe Piazzo

Albert Camus

Swann Arlaud

Jean-Charles Clichet

Noureddine Soutbani

Brahim Bihi

Mireille Perrier

Joël Cudennec

Benjamin Voisin

Adam O-H

Denis Lavant

Salim Benmoussa

Rebecca Marder

Pierre Lottin

Mar Sodupe

Abderrahmane Dehkani

Christophe Malavoy

Jean-Claude Bolle-Reddat

Benjamin Hicquel

Denis Déon

Jérôme Pouly

Théo Costa-Marini

Hajar Bouzaouit

Nicolas Vaude

Christophe Vandevelde

Adaptation

Based On Novel

Camus

Camus Novel

Existentialist Literature

Literary Adaptation

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Minimalist

Naturalistic Lighting

Steady Camera

Narrative Structure

Adaptation

Character-Driven

Existentialist

Linear

Philosophical

Pace

Contemplative

Meditative

Slow-Paced

Runtime

Long Runtime

Soundtrack

Ambient Score

Subtle Music

Style

Cinematic

Dramatic

Realistic

Time-Period

1930S Algeria

Central Conflict

Existential Crisis

Existential Questioning

Moral Indifference

Murder

Murder Trial

Trial

Characters

Death

Marie

Marie Cardona

Priest

Raymond

Raymond Sintès

Salamano

Ending

Ambiguous

Existential

Philosophical

Historical Context

1930S Algeria

1930S French Algeria

Colonial Era

Colonialism

Key Plot Points

Beach Encounter

Mother'S Death

Mother'S Funeral

Murder

Murder Of Arab Man

Trial

Plot

Existential Crisis

Fateful Encounter

French Algeria Setting

Indifferent Protagonist

Moral Indifference

Murder Of Arab Man

Trial Exploration

Setting

1930S

Algeria

Algiers

Beach

Shooting Location

Algiers

Morocco

Theme

Absurdism

Alienation

Existentialism

Moral Indifference

Genre

Drama

Literary Adaptation

Audiences

Adults

Literature Enthusiasts

Philosophical Viewers

Philosophy Students

Titles

The Stranger

Awards

Golden Lion Nomination

Golden Lion Nominee

Box Office Success

$7 Million Gross

7 Million Usd

752K Admissions

Critical Reception

84 Metascore

84/100 Metacritic

89% Positive Reviews

Universal Acclaim

Festivals

Venice Film Festival

Popularity

International Recognition

Ratings

High Critical Scores

Metacritic 84

Rotten Tomatoes 89%

Reception

Awards Nomination

Critical Acclaim

Festival Selection

Production Countries

Belgium

France

Morocco

Release Year

2025

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