Official movie poster for The Strangers (2008), a horror film

The Strangers(2008)

Lock the door. Pretend you're safe.

6.1(2,737)1h 26m2008-05-29
Horror

The Strangers Synopsis

After a 4 a.m. knock at the door and haunting voices, Kristen McKay and James Hoyt’s remote getaway becomes a psychological night of terror as three masked strangers invade. Now they must go far beyond what they thought themselves capable of if they hope to survive.

The Strangers (2008) is a horror film directed by Bryan Bertino, released on May 29, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Liv Tyler, Scott Speedman, Gemma Ward and Kip Weeks. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 2,737 ratings.

Director:
Bryan Bertino
Writers:
Bryan Bertino
Producers:
Doug Davison, Roy Lee, Nathan Kahane
Cinematographer:
Peter Sova
Composer:
Tom Hajdu
Production:
Intrepid Pictures, Rogue Pictures, Vertigo Entertainment, Mandate Pictures
Budget:
$9,000,000
Revenue:
$83,051,676
Status:
Released

The Strangers (2008) Trailer

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The Strangers Videos & Clips

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Scream Factory Official Trailer

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Masked Intruders Attack From Inside the Home

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The Strangers Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 2,737 ratings.

Gimly

7/10

Upon first viewing, _The Strangers_ was one of only two films I'd seen that actually ever frightened me as an adult (well, a seventeen year-old, but close enough). To be fair, both films I'd seen in the same setting - alone, the middle of the night, in the aptly named "Suicide Flats", and what's more, I've since re-watched _The Strangers_ a couple of times and realised that both my fear, and my enjoyment, were…

Reviewed on October 2, 2018

Key-Si

7/10

I know this movie gets hyped without end, and I think, that has mainly to do with Liv Tyler playing the lead. I remember seeing this, as it first came out, and even though I enjoyed it, it didn't really stick with me. Nothing overwhelming, but a nice watch. Liv Tyler does a fine job here, but for most of the time she is alone in the house, and the movie becomes quite repetitive after a while. Once we get to the…

Reviewed on August 24, 2019

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The Strangers – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Strangers online?

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The Strangers (2008) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The Strangers?

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The main cast of The Strangers (2008) includes Liv Tyler, Scott Speedman, Gemma Ward, Kip Weeks and Laura Margolis. The film was directed by Bryan Bertino. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Strangers released?

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The Strangers was released on May 29, 2008 and runs for 1h 26m.

Is The Strangers worth watching?

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The Strangers (2008) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 2,737 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Strangers?

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Yes. The official The Strangers trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.