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When Strangers Appear

  • 2001
  • R
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
3.4K
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Barry Watson, Josh Lucas, and Radha Mitchell in When Strangers Appear (2001)
Psychological ThrillerActionMysteryThriller

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

  • Director
    • Scott Reynolds
  • Writer
    • Scott Reynolds
  • Stars
    • Radha Mitchell
    • Josh Lucas
    • Barry Watson
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    3.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Scott Reynolds
    • Writer
      • Scott Reynolds
    • Stars
      • Radha Mitchell
      • Josh Lucas
      • Barry Watson
    • 58User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
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    Top Cast10

    Radha Mitchell
    Radha Mitchell
    • Beth
    Josh Lucas
    Josh Lucas
    • Peter
    Barry Watson
    Barry Watson
    • Jack Barrett
    Kevin Anderson
    Kevin Anderson
    • Bryce
    Jonathan Blick
    • Stephen
    • (as Johnny Blick)
    Eryn Wilson
    Eryn Wilson
    • Roger
    Michael Lowe
    • Bernie
    Steven Ray
    • Dr. Eric Leonard
    Dra McKay
    • Lynda
    Seraphine Rochery
    • Tracey
    • Director
      • Scott Reynolds
    • Writer
      • Scott Reynolds
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    • Trivia
      Gas pumps would not spew gasoline from underground tanks, they are pumps.
    • Goofs
      The sign on the doctor's office says "Surgery". This is a term used in the UK, as well as New Zealand, for a doctor's office.
    • Quotes
      • [last lines]
      • Beth: [after her cigarette gets damp] Shit!
    • Crazy credits
      Filmed in sunny Foxton, the Hollywood of the South Seas
    • Connections
      References The House by the Lake (1976)
    • Soundtracks
      Dreams
      Written by Dolores O'Riordan and Noel Hogan
      Performed by The Cranberries

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 22, 2002 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • New Zealand
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Shearer's Breakfast
    • Filming locations
      • Foxton, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Beyond Films
      • Midnight Film Productions Limited
      • Persona Non Grata Films
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • NZ$3,000,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 38m(98 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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