The Stranger
Seen it?1967 | 104 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and middling reviews (46% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Cool Hand Luke or Bronson, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1967: an older pace and style.
Meursault is a man who feels utterly isolated from everyone and everything around him. This alienation results in sudden, inexplicable bursts of violence, culminating in murder.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
46% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 30K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Luchino Visconti
- Marcello MastroianniArthur Meursault
- Anna KarinaMarie Cardona
- Bernard BlierDefense Counsel
- Alfred AdamProsecutor
- Pierre BertinJudge
- Angela LuceMadame Masson
- Jacques HerlinDirector of Home
- Mimmo PalmaraMasson
- Jean-Pierre ZolaEmployer
- Joseph MarechalSalamano