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I Was a Stranger

قضية الغرباء

2025 · 1h 43m · Released

PG-13 Drama, Thriller

A Syrian doctor and her daughter flee Aleppo, setting off a chain of events that binds five strangers together. A smuggler, a soldier, a poet, and a coast guard captain collide in a crisis that tests their courage, their choices, and their humanity.

6.9 The Movie Database

Where to stream I Was a Stranger

Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Angel Studios.

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Top cast and crew

Brandt Andersen Director
Yasmine Al Massri Amira Homsi
Yahya Mahayni Mustafa
Omar Sy Marwan
Ziad Bakri Fathi
Constantine Markoulakis Stavros
Jason Beghe Dr. Kroft
Ayman Samman Shaheen
Massa Daoud Rasha Homsi
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Frequently asked questions about I Was a Stranger

Where can I watch I Was a Stranger in the United States?

I Was a Stranger is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Angel Studios in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Is I Was a Stranger on Paramount Plus Premium?

Yes. I Was a Stranger is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium in the United States, alongside fuboTV and Angel Studios.

Can I watch I Was a Stranger for free?

Not free in the United States right now. I Was a Stranger needs a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Angel Studios, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.

What are the ratings for I Was a Stranger?

I Was a Stranger scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in I Was a Stranger?

I Was a Stranger stars Yasmine Al Massri, Yahya Mahayni, Omar Sy, Ziad Bakri, and Constantine Markoulakis. Brandt Andersen is the director.

How long is I Was a Stranger?

I Was a Stranger runs 1h 43m (103 minutes).

When did I Was a Stranger come out?

I Was a Stranger was released on December 31, 2025.

Which studio made I Was a Stranger?

I Was a Stranger was produced by Philistine Films, SPACE + ART Entertainment, and REEL Foundation in Jordan, Turkey, and Palestine.

What languages is I Was a Stranger in?

I Was a Stranger is in Arabic, English, and Greek, and its original language is Arabic.

What language is I Was a Stranger in?

I Was a Stranger is in Arabic, and its original title is قضية الغرباء.

Ratings and metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked November 2026.

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