When Strangers Appear

Where to Watch When Strangers Appear (2001) (Legally)

Don't serve coffee to strangers.
Feb 1, 2001 NZ 98 min R
6.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
60 votes
Thriller Action Mystery
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (2001), without spoilers.

It sits in the Thriller, Action, Mystery space and is paced for about 98 minutes.

Cast highlights include Radha Mitchell, Josh Lucas, Barry Watson, Kevin Anderson.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

surfer, motel, drifter, carjacking, roadside diner

Official trailer

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Plot

A man enters a roadside diner run by a young woman and claims he is being chased by murderers.

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Main cast

Radha Mitchell
Radha Mitchell
as Beth
Josh Lucas
Josh Lucas
as Peter
Barry Watson
Barry Watson
as Jack Barrett
Kevin Anderson
Kevin Anderson
as Bryce
Jonathan Blick
Jonathan Blick
as Stephen
Eryn Wilson
Eryn Wilson
as Roger
Michael Lowe
Michael Lowe
as Bernie
Steven Ray
Steven Ray
as Dr. Eric Leonard
Dra McKay
Dra McKay
as Lynda
Seraphine Rochery
Seraphine Rochery
as Tracey