When Strangers Appear
“Don't serve coffee to strangers.”
Synopsis
A man enters a roadside diner run by a young woman and claims he is being chased by murderers.
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When Strangers Appear Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-05-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott Reynolds
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Reynolds
- Original Score
- Roger Mason
- Original Title
- When Strangers Appear
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Midnight Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott Reynolds
Scott Reynolds
Roger Mason
Wayne Cook
Sue Rogers, Gary Hamilton
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Reynolds
Director
Scott Reynolds
Writer
John Girdlestone
Production Design
Sue Rogers
Producer
Wayne Cook
Editor
Roger Mason
Original Music Composer
Michael Wilkinson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When Strangers Appear
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What is When Strangers Appear about?
A man enters a roadside diner run by a young woman and claims he is being chased by murderers.
Who directed When Strangers Appear?
When Strangers Appear was directed by Scott Reynolds.
Who stars in When Strangers Appear?
The principal cast of When Strangers Appear includes Radha Mitchell, Josh Lucas, Barry Watson, Kevin Anderson, Jonathan Blick.
When was When Strangers Appear released and how long is it?
When Strangers Appear was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for When Strangers Appear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When Strangers Appear was composed by Roger Mason.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When Strangers Appear?
When Strangers Appear holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).