Movie

The Stranger

“The closer you get...”

★ 6.2(418)20221h 57m

The Stranger is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

Where to watch The Stranger

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Thomas M. Wright
Release date: 2022-10-06
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: English
Box office: $149,441
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Anonymous Content

The Stranger — trailer

About The Stranger

The Stranger is a 2022 movie in the Thriller, Crime and Drama genres, directed by Thomas M. Wright, starring Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris and Jada Alberts. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 418 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Stranger in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Themes & keywords

australiafriendshipparanoiainvestigationbased on true storycriminalsting operationcold caseundercover detectiveunsolved murder

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Stranger in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream The Stranger on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is The Stranger on Netflix?+

Yes — The Stranger is available to stream on Netflix in Canada.

How long is The Stranger?+

The Stranger has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in The Stranger?+

The Stranger stars Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris, Jada Alberts, Fletcher Humphrys and Mike Foenander.

When did The Stranger come out?+

The Stranger is a 2022 movie directed by Thomas M. Wright.

What genre is The Stranger?+

The Stranger is Thriller, Crime and Drama film.

Who directed The Stranger?+

The Stranger was directed by Thomas M. Wright.