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The Stranger Within

5.819901h 40mMovieThrillerTV Movie

A troubled young man mysteriously appears in a rural Minnesota town from which he claims he was abducted 16 years ago.

DirectorTom Holland
WriterJohn Pielmeier
ProducersGary M. Goodman·Barry Rosen

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Cast · Directed by Tom Holland

RSRicky Schroder
Ricky Schroder
Mark
KJKate Jackson
Kate Jackson
Mare Blackburn
CSChris Sarandon
Chris Sarandon
Dan
CS
Clark Sandford
Capt. Bender
PBPeter Breitmayer
Peter Breitmayer
Phil Bender
PD
Pamela Danser
Emma
RS
Ross Swanson
Luke: age 3
DD
Dale Dunham
Milo
OO
Oliver Osterberg
Joe
KR
Kelsey Rose
Jill
ZH
Zachary Hunke
Jason
SE
Suzanne Egli
Policewoman

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The Stranger Within — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Stranger Within?

The Stranger Within isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Stranger Within on Netflix?

No, The Stranger Within is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Stranger Within on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Stranger Within isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Stranger Within for free?

The Stranger Within isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Stranger Within?

The Stranger Within hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 15, 1991. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.