We Strangers is a 2024 American drama film, written and directed by Anu Valia in her film directorial debut. It stars Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Tina Lifford, Sarah Goldberg, Maria Dizzia, Kara Young, Hari Dhillon, Paul Adelstein and Mischa Reddy.
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| Directed by | Anu Valia |
| Written by | Anu Valia |
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| Cinematography | Charlotte Hornsby |
| Edited by | James Codoyannis |
| Music by | Jay Wadley |
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| Distributed by | Quiver Distribution |
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Running time | 80 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $4,028[2] |
It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024. It was released on August 22, 2025, by Quiver Distribution.
Cast
edit- Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Ray Martin
- Tina Lifford as Willie Martin
- Sarah Goldberg as Tracy Patel
- Maria Dizzia as Jean Laich
- Kara Young as Mari Winters
- Hari Dhillon as Neeraj Patel
- Paul Adelstein as Ed Laich
- Mischa Reddy as Sunny Patel
Production
editIn July 2021, it was announced Anu Valia would direct the film from a screenplay she wrote, with Olivia Wingate set to serve as producer.[3] The film has received support from Cinereach,[4] Hamptons International Film Festival,[5] Tribeca Film Institute,[6] In April 2023, it was announced Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Sarah Goldberg had joined the cast of the film, with principal photography taking place in Indiana.[7][8]
Release
editIt had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024.[9] It was released on August 22, 2025.[10]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 85% of 13 critics' reviews are positive.[11]
On IndieWire, Christian Zilko rated it an A- writing that "Valia masterfully illustrates the tensions among the complex system of social graces that fuel elite society."[12] On Austin Chronicle, Dex Wesley Parra wrote: "Even if at times certain conceits need refinement, the bold choices and ideas presented strike such a singular tone that it’s hard not to look forward to more from this filmmaker."[13]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "We Strangers". South by Southwest. Archived from the original on January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ "We Strangers". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved August 25, 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 20, 2021). "Olivia Wingate Launches Wingate Media, Unveils Film & TV Development Slate". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 25, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "We Strangers". Cinereach. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "HIFF 2018 Screenwriters Lab Participants + Mentors". Hamptons International Film Festival. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "We Strangers". Tribeca Film Institute. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Welch, Rebecca (April 18, 2023). "Kick Off 2023 By Getting Cast in Films With Paul Mescal, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and More". Backstage. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Lavalee, Eric (November 17, 2023). "Festival Predictions 2024 Sundance Film Festival Predictions: Anu Valia's We Strangers". Ion Cinema. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Complex, Valerie (January 10, 2024). "SXSW Lineup Sets 'The Fall Guy', '3 Body Problem' Among Fest's 2024 World Premieres As First Titles Revealed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (July 31, 2025). "'We Strangers' Trailer: Anu Valia's Acclaimed Feature Directorial Debut Is 'Get Out' Meets 'Look Into My Eyes'". IndieWire. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ "We Strangers". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
- ^ Zilko, Christian (March 9, 2024). "'We Strangers' Review: A Grifting Medium Gets Her Bag in a Wry Indictment of Our Unserious World". IndieWire. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
- ^ "SXSW Film Review: We Strangers". Austin Chronicle. March 10, 2024. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
External links
edit- We Strangers at IMDb