The closer you get…|Sep. 30, 2022|Australia|117 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Crime;Drama;Mystery;Thriller
Description: “The Stranger,” a 2022 Australian crime thriller, was written and directed by Thomas M. Wright. The film features Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris in lead roles. It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2022, and was released in Australian theaters on October 6, 2022, followed by a global Netflix release on October 19, 2022.
Originally titled “The Unknown Man,” the project began filming in South Australia in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, once restrictions eased. Produced by Joel Edgerton and supported by Screen Australia and the South Australian Film Corporation, the film is a collaboration between Anonymous Content and See-Saw Films. Its soundtrack was composed by Matthias Schack-Arnott and Oliver Coates.
The movie was first announced at Berlin’s European Film Market in February 2020, marking a significant addition to Wright’s directorial portfolio.
Cast director: Thomas M. Wright
Cast actor: Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris, Jada Alberts, Fletcher Humphrys, Mike Foenander, Steve Mouzakis, Simon Elrahi, Alan Dukes, Ewen Leslie, Matthew Sunderland
Original name: The Stranger