The Stranger
L'Étranger
Synopsis
Algiers, 1938. Meursault, a quiet and unassuming employee in his early thirties, attends his mother's funeral without shedding a tear. The next day, he begins a casual affair with Marie, a work colleague. He quickly slips back into his usual routine.
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The Stranger | Official Trailer | In Select Theaters April 3Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-04
Top Cast
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Benjamin Voisin
Meursault
Rebecca Marder
Marie Cardona
Pierre Lottin
Raymond Sintès
Denis Lavant
Salamano
Swann Arlaud
Chaplain
Christophe Malavoy
Judge
Nicolas Vaude
Prosecutor
Jean-Charles Clichet
Examining Magistrate
Mireille Perrier
Meursault's Mother
Hajar Bouzaouit
Djemila
Abderrahmane Dehkani
Moussa
Jérôme Pouly
Céleste
Jean-Claude Bolle-Reddat
Caretaker of Old Person's Home
Christophe Vandevelde
Masson
Jean-Benoît Ugeux
Director of Old Person's Home
Joël Cudennec
Mr. Perez
Mar Sodupe
Lucia Masson
Denis Déon
Meursault’s Boss
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 46 DaysVienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 3, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 19, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Ozon
- Screenplay & Story
- François Ozon
- Original Score
- Fatima Al Qadiri
- Original Title
- L'Étranger
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium, Morocco
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9M
- Production Studios
- FOZ, France 2 Cinéma, Gaumont, SCOPE Pictures, Macassar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Ozon
François Ozon, Albert Camus, Philippe Piazzo
Fatima Al Qadiri
Manuel Dacosse
Clément Selitzki
François Ozon, Aude Cathelin
Department Leadership Roster
François Ozon
Director
François Ozon
Screenplay
François Ozon
Producer
Benjamin Hicquel
Stunt Coordinator
Manuel Dacosse
Director of Photography
Clément Selitzki
Editor
Fatima Al Qadiri
Original Music Composer
Pascaline Chavanne
Costume Design
Katia Wyszkop
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Sexuality • Threat
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stranger
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What is The Stranger about?
Algiers, 1938. Meursault, a quiet and unassuming employee in his early thirties, attends his mother's funeral without shedding a tear. The next day, he begins a casual affair with Marie, a work colleague. He quickly slips back into his usual routine.
Who directed The Stranger?
The Stranger was directed by François Ozon.
Who stars in The Stranger?
The principal cast of The Stranger includes Benjamin Voisin, Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lottin, Denis Lavant, Swann Arlaud.
When was The Stranger released and how long is it?
The Stranger was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
How much did The Stranger make at the box office?
The Stranger grossed $9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stranger was composed by Fatima Al Qadiri.
Is The Stranger based on a book or true story?
The Stranger is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Albert Camus".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stranger?
The Stranger holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).