When Strangers Appear
2001, English. Directed by Scott Reynolds.
Don't serve coffee to strangers.
A man enters a roadside diner run by a young woman and claims he is being chased by murderers.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
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When Strangers Appear isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 February 2001.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 February 2001
- Country
- New Zealand
- Written by
- Scott Reynolds
- Budget
- $2M
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When Strangers Appear: quick answers
Is When Strangers Appear worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is When Strangers Appear?
When Strangers Appear runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does When Strangers Appear have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for When Strangers Appear. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
When Strangers Appear parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
When Strangers Appear is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is When Strangers Appear on?
When Strangers Appear isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 February 2001. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like When Strangers Appear?
If you liked When Strangers Appear, try Breakdown, Stowaway, The Commuter.
Who directed When Strangers Appear?
When Strangers Appear (2001) was directed by Scott Reynolds and stars Radha Mitchell, Josh Lucas, Barry Watson.