I Was a Stranger
2025, Arabic. Directed by Brandt Andersen.
Based on 14 million true stories.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch I Was a Stranger
I Was a Stranger is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount+ in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 31 December 2025
- Original title
- قضية الغرباء
- Country
- Jordan, Turkey, Palestinian Territory, United States of America
- Written by
- Brandt Andersen
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I Was a Stranger: quick answers
Is I Was a Stranger worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is I Was a Stranger?
I Was a Stranger runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does I Was a Stranger have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for I Was a Stranger. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
I Was a Stranger parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
I Was a Stranger is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is I Was a Stranger on?
I Was a Stranger is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount+ in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Was a Stranger?
If you liked I Was a Stranger, try Light It Up, The Good Neighbor, Not Without Hope.
Who directed I Was a Stranger?
I Was a Stranger (2025) was directed by Brandt Andersen and stars Yasmine Al Massri, Yahya Mahayni, Omar Sy.