The Stranger (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1973, The Stranger is a drama, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Lee H. Katzin, running about 100 minutes. “The planet he uncovered was a twin to Earth...but so ominously different!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this unsold TV pilot, an astronaut enters a vortex and crash-lands on a parallel planet where he's not welcome.
Who’s in it. The Stranger stars Glenn Corbett as Neil Stryker, Cameron Mitchell as George Benedict, Sharon Acker as Dr. Bettina Cooke and Lew Ayres as Prof. Dylan MacAuley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The Stranger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stranger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stranger (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Stranger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Stranger worth watching?
- The Stranger holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stranger?
- The Stranger stars Glenn Corbett, Cameron Mitchell, Sharon Acker, Lew Ayres and George Coulouris.
- When was The Stranger released?
- The Stranger was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.