I Was a Stranger
"Based on 14 million true stories."
Released in January 2026. I Was a Stranger is a drama/thriller film. directed by Brandt Andersen.
Starring Yasmine Al Massri, Yahya Mahayni, and Omar Sy
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 9, 2026
Released this month
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Jordan
+ 3 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- Philistine Films
- SPACE + ART Entertainment
- REEL Foundation
- Karma Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Was a Stranger about?
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 tes...
Who directed I Was a Stranger?
I Was a Stranger was directed by Brandt Andersen.
How long is I Was a Stranger?
I Was a Stranger has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was I Was a Stranger released?
I Was a Stranger was released on January 9, 2026 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in I Was a Stranger?
The main cast of I Was a Stranger includes Yasmine Al Massri, Yahya Mahayni, Omar Sy, Ziad Bakri, Constantine Markoulakis.