When Strangers Appear
“Don't serve coffee to strangers.”
A man enters a roadside diner run by a young woman and claims he is being chased by murderers.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | — | CosmoGo |
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About When Strangers Appear
When Strangers Appear is a 2001 English-language thriller, action and mystery film directed by Scott Reynolds. The cast is led by Radha Mitchell, Josh Lucas, Barry Watson. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings.
When Strangers Appear was produced by Midnight Films and made in New Zealand. It was released on February 1, 2001, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Scott Reynolds
- Writers
- Scott Reynolds
- Release date
- February 1, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- New Zealand
- Budget
- $2 million
- Production
- Midnight Films
When Strangers Appear cast & crew
When Strangers Appear was directed by Scott Reynolds and written by Scott Reynolds.
The cast features Radha Mitchell as Beth, Josh Lucas as Peter, Barry Watson as Jack Barrett, Kevin Anderson as Bryce, Jonathan Blick as Stephen, and Eryn Wilson as Roger.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Roger Mason and it was produced by Gary Hamilton and Sue Rogers.
Is When Strangers Appear worth watching?
When Strangers Appear holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 60 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller, action, and mystery, When Strangers Appear is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of When Strangers Appear
Radha Mitchell
Beth
Josh Lucas
Peter
Barry Watson
Jack Barrett
Kevin Anderson
Bryce
Jonathan Blick
Stephen
Eryn Wilson
Roger
Michael Lowe
Bernie
Steven Ray
Dr. Eric Leonard
Dra McKay
Lynda
Seraphine Rochery
Tracey
When Strangers Appear — FAQs
▸Where can I watch When Strangers Appear in United States?
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▸What language is When Strangers Appear in?
When Strangers Appear is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is When Strangers Appear?
When Strangers Appear runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is When Strangers Appear rated?
When Strangers Appear is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 60 ratings.
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