Strangers
Strangers

Movie spotlight

Strangers

2019
Movie
14 min
English

When aged-care facility workers find two residents in bed together, familial tensions rise.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users64%
Director: Gia CoppolaGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman, on the cusp of adulthood, navigates her complicated relationships and personal identity amidst the backdrop of modern Los Angeles. She grapples with her artistic aspirations, romantic entanglements, and the superficiality of her social circle. The film explores themes of connection, alienation, and the search for authenticity in a digitally saturated world.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its stylish visuals and a strong central performance from Maya Hawke. However, some found the plot to be somewhat meandering and underdeveloped, while others appreciated its raw and unconventional approach to coming-of-age narratives.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its aesthetic and Hawke's performance.

  • Criticized for a lack of narrative focus.

  • Seen as a realistic portrayal of millennial ennui.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be visually interesting and relatable in its depiction of modern relationships and self-discovery. Some viewers felt it lacked a strong narrative drive, while others appreciated its authentic, albeit sometimes slow, exploration of young adult struggles.

Fun Fact

The film's ensemble cast includes several prominent figures from the entertainment industry, with Maya Hawke, daughter of Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, making a notable lead role debut.

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