I Was a Stranger
“Based on 14 million true stories.”
A Syrian doctor and her daughter flee Aleppo, setting off a chain of events that binds five strangers together. A smuggler, a soldier, a poet, and a coast guard captain collide in a crisis that tests their courage, their choices, and their humanity.
Where to watch I Was a Stranger in India
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Where is I Was a Stranger streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About I Was a Stranger
I Was a Stranger is a 2025 Arabic-language drama and thriller film directed by Brandt Andersen. The cast is led by Yasmine Al Massri, Yahya Mahayni, Omar Sy. It has a runtime of 1h 43m.
I Was a Stranger was produced by Philistine Films, SPACE + ART Entertainment, and REEL Foundation and made in Jordan and Turkey. It was released on December 31, 2025, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Brandt Andersen
- Writers
- Brandt Andersen
- Release date
- December 31, 2025
- OTT release
- February 12, 2026
- Original language
- Arabic
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Jordan, Turkey
- Production
- Philistine Films, SPACE + ART Entertainment, REEL Foundation
I Was a Stranger cast & crew
I Was a Stranger was directed by Brandt Andersen and written by Brandt Andersen.
The cast features Yasmine Al Massri as Amira Homsi, Yahya Mahayni as Mustafa, Omar Sy as Marwan, Ziad Bakri as Fathi, Constantine Markoulakis as Stavros, and Jason Beghe as Dr. Kroft.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nick Chuba, cinematography is by Jonathan Sela, and it was produced by Brandt Andersen and Duff Rich.
Is I Was a Stranger worth watching?
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, I Was a Stranger is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch I Was a Stranger
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It first became available to stream digitally on February 12, 2026.
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Cast of I Was a Stranger
Yasmine Al Massri
Amira Homsi
Yahya Mahayni
Mustafa
Omar Sy
Marwan
Ziad Bakri
Fathi
Constantine Markoulakis
Stavros
Jason Beghe
Dr. Kroft
Ayman Samman
Shaheen
Massa Daoud
Rasha Homsi
Angeliki Papoulia
Helena
Saleh Bakri
Alaa
Jay Abdo
Papa Homsi
Vicky Papadopoulou
Charoula
I Was a Stranger — FAQs
▸Where can I watch I Was a Stranger in India?
I Was a Stranger is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch I Was a Stranger in the US?
In the US, I Was a Stranger is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is I Was a Stranger in?
I Was a Stranger is originally in Arabic, with audio tracks including Arabic, English, Greek. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is I Was a Stranger?
I Was a Stranger runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is I Was a Stranger rated?
I Was a Stranger is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 47 ratings.
▸When did I Was a Stranger release on OTT?
I Was a Stranger became available digitally on February 12, 2026.
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