The Business of Strangers(2001)
The Business of Strangers Synopsis
A dark thriller about a successful businesswoman and her young assistant who toy with a slow-witted businessman while stuck at an airport hotel.
The Business of Strangers (2001) is a drama and thriller film directed by Patrick Stettner, released on September 13, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Stockard Channing, Julia Stiles, Frederick Weller and Mary Testa. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 42 ratings.
- Director:
- Patrick Stettner
- Writers:
- Patrick Stettner
- Producers:
- Robert H. Nathan, Susan A. Stover
- Cinematographer:
- Teodoro Maniaci
- Composer:
- Alex Lasarenko
- Production:
- i5 Films, Headquarters
- Status:
- Released
The Business of Strangers (2001) Trailer
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The Business of Strangers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stockard Channing
as Julie Styron
Julia Stiles
as Paula Murphy
Frederick Weller
as Nick Harris
Mary Testa
as Receptionist
Jack Hallett
as Mr. Fostwick
Marcus Giamatti
as Robert
- Buddy Fitzpatrick
Buddy Fitzpatrick
as Waiter
Salem Ludwig
as Man at Pool
- Shelagh Ratner
Shelagh Ratner
as Airport Announcer
Key crew
Directed by Patrick Stettner, written by Patrick Stettner, produced by Robert H. Nathan and Susan A. Stover.
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The Business of Strangers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 42 ratings.
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The Business of Strangers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Business of Strangers online?
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The Business of Strangers (2001) is available to stream on AMC+ Amazon Channel and Sundance Now. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Business of Strangers?
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The main cast of The Business of Strangers (2001) includes Stockard Channing, Julia Stiles, Frederick Weller, Mary Testa and Jack Hallett. The film was directed by Patrick Stettner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Business of Strangers released?
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The Business of Strangers was released on September 13, 2001 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is The Business of Strangers worth watching?
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The Business of Strangers (2001) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 42 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Business of Strangers?
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