The Kindness of Strangers
2019, English. Directed by Lone Scherfig.
A little help goes a long way.
Clara and her two sons escape from her abusive husband with little more than their car and plan to start over in New York. After the car towed away, the family meets Alice, who gets them into an emergency shelter. While stealing food at a Russian restaurant called ‘Winter Palace’, Clara meets Marc, who has been given the chance to help the old eatery regain its former glory. The ‘Winter Palace’ soon becomes a place of unexpected encounters between people who are all undergoing some sort of crisis and whom fate has now brought together.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 131 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 12 December 2019
- Country
- United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Canada, United States of America, France, Sweden
- Written by
- Lone Scherfig
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The Kindness of Strangers: quick answers
Is The Kindness of Strangers worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 131 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Kindness of Strangers?
The Kindness of Strangers runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Kindness of Strangers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Kindness of Strangers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Kindness of Strangers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Kindness of Strangers yet.
Which OTT platform is The Kindness of Strangers on?
The Kindness of Strangers isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Kindness of Strangers?
If you liked The Kindness of Strangers, try The Nest, The Visit, Kisses.
Who directed The Kindness of Strangers?
The Kindness of Strangers (2019) was directed by Lone Scherfig and stars Zoe Kazan, Andrea Riseborough, Tahar Rahim.