I Was a Stranger

Name: I Was a Stranger
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2025-12-31
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Yasmine Al Massri, Yahya Mahayni, Omar Sy, Ziad Bakri, Constantine Markoulakis

Original title: قضية الغرباء

“Based on 14 million true stories.”

6.8/ 10IMDb8.136

20251h 43mPG-13

Overview

A Syrian doctor and her daughter flee Aleppo, setting off a chain of events that binds five strangers together. A smuggler, a soldier, a poet, and a coast guard captain collide in a crisis that tests their courage, their choices, and their humanity.

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Crew

Director: Brandt Andersen
Writer: Brandt Andersen
Producers: Brandt Andersen, Ossama Bawardi, Ryan Busse, Charlie Endean, Dina Prior
Production: Philistine Films, SPACE + ART Entertainment, REEL Foundation, Karma Films, Angel Studios

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Frequently asked questions

What is I Was a Stranger rated?

I Was a Stranger has an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 36 votes.

Who directed I Was a Stranger?

I Was a Stranger was directed by Brandt Andersen.

When was I Was a Stranger released?

I Was a Stranger was released in 2025.