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I Was a Stranger

6.820251h 43mPG-13MovieDramaThriller

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.

DirectorBrandt Andersen
WriterBrandt Andersen
ProducersBrandt Andersen·Duff Rich

Where to watch

Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 22 other countries

I Was a Stranger isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil and 18 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Brandt Andersen

YMYasmine Al Massri
Yasmine Al Massri
Amira Homsi
YMYahya Mahayni
Yahya Mahayni
Mustafa
OSOmar Sy
Omar Sy
Marwan
ZBZiad Bakri
Ziad Bakri
Fathi
CMConstantine Markoulakis
Constantine Markoulakis
Stavros
JBJason Beghe
Jason Beghe
Dr. Kroft
ASAyman Samman
Ayman Samman
Shaheen
MDMassa Daoud
Massa Daoud
Rasha Homsi
APAngeliki Papoulia
Angeliki Papoulia
Helena
SBSaleh Bakri
Saleh Bakri
Alaa
JA
Jay Abdo
Papa Homsi
VPVicky Papadopoulou
Vicky Papadopoulou
Charoula

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I Was a Stranger — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams I Was a Stranger?

I Was a Stranger isn't on any streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in Argentina, Australia and Bolivia and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is I Was a Stranger on Netflix?

No, I Was a Stranger is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is I Was a Stranger on Amazon Prime Video?

No, I Was a Stranger isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch I Was a Stranger for free?

I Was a Stranger isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.