The Stranger
Algiers, 1938. Meursault, a quiet and unassuming employee in his early thirties, attends his mother's funeral without shedding a tear. The next day, he begins a casual affair with Marie, a work colleague. He quickly slips back into his usual routine.
Where to watch The Stranger in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Stranger there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.
Where is The Stranger streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, Sky Store, Rakuten TV |
| France | Canal+, TF1+ | Canal VOD, Rakuten TV, Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Claro tv+ | Amazon Video |
About The Stranger
The Stranger is a 2025 French-language drama and crime film directed by François Ozon. The cast is led by Benjamin Voisin, Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lottin. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
The Stranger was produced by FOZ, France 2 Cinéma, and Gaumont and made in France and Belgium. It was released on October 29, 2025, and carries a 15 certification. At the box office it grossed around $8 million worldwide.
- Director
- François Ozon
- Writers
- François Ozon
- Release date
- October 29, 2025
- OTT release
- May 19, 2026
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Belgium
- Box office
- $8 million
- Production
- FOZ, France 2 Cinéma, Gaumont
The Stranger cast & crew
The Stranger was directed by François Ozon and written by François Ozon.
The cast features Benjamin Voisin as Meursault, Rebecca Marder as Marie Cardona, Pierre Lottin as Raymond Sintès, Denis Lavant as Salamano, Swann Arlaud as Chaplain, and Christophe Malavoy as Judge.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Fatima Al Qadiri, cinematography is by Manuel Dacosse, and it was produced by François Ozon and Aude Cathelin.
Is The Stranger worth watching?
The Stranger holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 188 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, The Stranger is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Stranger
The Stranger isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
It first became available to stream digitally on May 19, 2026.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Stranger
Benjamin Voisin
Meursault
Rebecca Marder
Marie Cardona
Pierre Lottin
Raymond Sintès
Denis Lavant
Salamano
Swann Arlaud
Chaplain
Christophe Malavoy
Judge
Nicolas Vaude
Prosecutor
Jean-Charles Clichet
Examining Magistrate
Mireille Perrier
Meursault's Mother
Hajar Bouzaouit
Djemila
Abderrahmane Dehkani
Moussa
Jérôme Pouly
Céleste
The Stranger — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Stranger in United States?
The Stranger is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is The Stranger in?
The Stranger is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Stranger?
The Stranger runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is The Stranger rated?
The Stranger is rated 15. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 188 ratings.
▸When did The Stranger release on OTT?
The Stranger became available digitally on May 19, 2026.
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