The Kindness of Strangers
"A little help goes a long way."
Originally released in 2019. The Kindness of Strangers is a drama film. directed by Lone Scherfig.
Starring Zoe Kazan, Andrea Riseborough, and Tahar Rahim
Synopsis
Clara and her two sons escape from her abusive husband with little more than their car and plan to start over in New York. After the car towed away, the family meets Alice, who gets them into an emergency shelter. While stealing food at a Russian restaurant called ‘Winter Palace’, Clara meets Marc, who has been given the chance to help the old eatery regain its former glory. The ‘Winter Palace’ soon becomes a place of unexpected encounters between people who are all undergoing some sort of crisis and whom fate has now brought together.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (120 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- HanWay Films
- Ingenious Media
- Apollo Media
- Entertainment One
- Vertical
- SF Studios
- D'Artagnan
- Film i Väst
- ARTE
- Téléfilm Canada
- Ontario Creates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Kindness of Strangers about?
Clara and her two sons escape from her abusive husband with little more than their car and plan to start over in New York. After the car towed away, the family meets Alice, who gets them into an em...
Who directed The Kindness of Strangers?
The Kindness of Strangers was directed by Lone Scherfig.
How long is The Kindness of Strangers?
The Kindness of Strangers has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Kindness of Strangers released?
The Kindness of Strangers was released on December 12, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Kindness of Strangers?
The main cast of The Kindness of Strangers includes Zoe Kazan, Andrea Riseborough, Tahar Rahim, Caleb Landry Jones, Jay Baruchel.
Is The Kindness of Strangers worth watching?
The Kindness of Strangers has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 120 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.