Stranded (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.1

Released in 2010, Stranded is an action, war, horror and mystery film directed by Hugues Martin, running about 100 minutes. “They are soldiers. They are survivors. They are not alone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Algeria, 1960. A section of French paratroopers are sent in search of a missing aircraft in the Algerian desert. The wreckage of the plane is quickly located, but there are no survivors, just a suitcase stamped “Top Secret”. Stormed by enemy soldiers, the troops find refuge in a strange abandoned citadel. Despite warnings from the place’s Guardian to leave at once, they wake up the Djinns, the evil spirits of the desert .
Who’s in it. Stranded stars Thierry Frémont as Vacard, Saïd Taghmaoui as Aroui, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet as Michel and Aurélien Wiik as Saria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Stranded has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stranded page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stranded tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stranded (2010)?
- In GB, Stranded is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stranded worth watching?
- Stranded holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, war, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stranded?
- Stranded stars Thierry Frémont, Saïd Taghmaoui, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet, Aurélien Wiik and Cyril Raffaelli.
- When was Stranded released?
- Stranded was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.
