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The Strange Ones

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57% Tomatometer 28 Reviews 45% Popcornmeter 250+ Ratings
Mysterious events surround two brothers as they travel across America. On the surface, everything seems normal, but what appears to be a simple vacation soon gives way to dark and complex truths.
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Leah Pickett Chicago Reader Sep 25, 2018
This unnerving and frustratingly opaque drama focuses on a teenage boy who distrusts his own memories and present reality. Go to Full Review
Michael Sragow Film Comment Magazine Mar 2, 2018
With these performers milking every moment for "feeling" and "meaning," the emotional dynamics become stunningly obvious. Go to Full Review
David Edelstein New York Magazine/Vulture Jan 8, 2018
The Strange Ones is a perfect demonstration of how the craft of storytelling is also the craft of withholding - of revealing as little as possible in carefully parceled-out amounts. Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 24, 2020
3.5/4.0
A film where even the quiet moments matter and each decision somehow ties into everything else that unfolds. Go to Full Review
Elissa Suh MUBI Feb 28, 2020
...a metaphysical horror that never quite comes to a head. Go to Full Review
Josh Goller Spectrum Culture Jul 20, 2019
2.5/5
This moody, visually-compelling film doesn't do enough psychological heavy-lifting to earn its indulgence in sensationalized taboo Go to Full Review
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L J @Cracky Aug 9, 2026 Weird movie. Did not understand it but then again I really didn't pay much attention. See more Carlos G @RT23663688 Dec 19, 2024 The Strange Ones is a captivating and unsettling film that keeps you thinking long after it ends. With an air of mystery and tension, it dives deep into complex emotions and relationships without ever over-explaining, leaving much for the viewer to interpret. The performances by Alex Pettyfer and James Freedson-Jackson are phenomenal, bringing raw emotion and depth to their characters. The eerie cinematography and sparse dialogue create an intense atmosphere that pulls you in and doesn’t let go. I gave it 4.5 stars because it’s the kind of movie that challenges you, makes you feel, and sparks conversation. I recommend it if you enjoy thought-provoking stories with emotional weight and a touch of mystery. It’s not your typical film, and that’s what makes it so compelling. See more Shannon F @Shannond Sep 26, 2024 James Freedson-Jackson is very convincing. Great acting. See more May 2, 2023 A well-done thriller that slowly peels back the onion as it reveals more and more of what you had not expected. Ultimately, Sam’s experience evokes empathy, only to come to end tragically and abruptly. I would probably watch it a second time at some point, in order to understand the events early on in a new and different way than the first time. See more Brenda L @Larondeb Jun 16, 2022 What the hell was it all about??? See more Mar 13, 2021 Nothing happens for at least half the movie. And then the ending is a bit confusing. Felt like a slow burn to nowhere. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Mysterious events surround two brothers as they travel across America. On the surface, everything seems normal, but what appears to be a simple vacation soon gives way to dark and complex truths.
Director
Lauren Wolkstein, Christopher Radcliff
Producer
Sebastien Aubert, Shani Geva, Michael Prall, Eric Schultz, Daniela Taplin Lundberg
Screenwriter
Christopher Radcliff
Distributor
Vertical Entertainment
Production Co
Vertical Entertainment, Outplay films, Relic Pictures
Rating
R (Brief Sexual Material|Some Disturbing Violent Images)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 5, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 5, 2018
Runtime
1h 22m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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