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The Stranger

1519912h 2mFrançois Ozon
IMDb 8.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%
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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.

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Based On Novel Or BookBlack And WhiteAlgiers, AlgeriaDetachedPhilosophical1930sDjazairApathetic

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What is The Stranger (1991) about?

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.

Who stars in The Stranger?

The Stranger stars Benjamin Voisin (Meursault), Rebecca Marder (Marie Cardona), Pierre Lottin (Raymond Sintès), Denis Lavant (Salamano), Swann Arlaud (Chaplain). The film was directed by François Ozon.

How long is The Stranger?

The Stranger has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated 15.

Is The Stranger worth watching?

The Stranger holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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