A Stranger Is Watching
1982, English. Directed by Sean S. Cunningham.
Beneath New York's Grand Central Station, a killer can hide, victims can disappear... and a million witnesses will never know it happened.
A twisted man holds a TV newswoman and a girl hostage in the bowels of Grand Central Station.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Sean S. CunninghamDirector
- Kate MulgrewSharon Martin
- Rip TornArtie Taggart
- James NaughtonSteve Peterson
- Shawn von SchreiberJulie Peterson
- Barbara BaxleyLally
- Stephen JoyceDetective Taylor
- James RussoRonald Thompson
- William HickeyMaxi
- David Allen BrooksBig Bum
- Jason Robards IIIVideotape Technician
- Read MorganGalloway
- Gary KlarPenitentiary Guard
Details
- Released
- 22 January 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Earl Mac Rauch, Victor Miller
- Budget
- $3.2M
- Box office
- $2.5M
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A Stranger Is Watching: quick answers
Is A Stranger Is Watching worth watching?
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How long is A Stranger Is Watching?
A Stranger Is Watching runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does A Stranger Is Watching have a post-credits scene?
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A Stranger Is Watching parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Stranger Is Watching is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Stranger Is Watching on?
A Stranger Is Watching isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Stranger Is Watching?
If you liked A Stranger Is Watching, try Fear of Rain, The Tall Man, Amber Alert.
Who directed A Stranger Is Watching?
A Stranger Is Watching (1982) was directed by Sean S. Cunningham and stars Kate Mulgrew, Rip Torn, James Naughton.