2024 American film
We Strangers Theatrical release poster
Directed by Anu Valia Written by Anu Valia Produced by
Olivia Wingate
Alex Bach
Zach Spicer
Joy Jorgensen
Miranda Kahn
John Marshall
Gordon Strain Starring Cinematography Charlotte Hornsby Edited by James Codoyannis Music by Jay Wadley Production
Pigasus Pictures
Wingate Media
Mirmade
Killjoy Films Distributed by Quiver Distribution Release dates
March 9, 2024 (2024-03-09 ) (SXSW )
August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22 ) (United States) Running time
80 minutes[ 1] Country United States Language English Box office $9,526[ 2]
We Strangers 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.
It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024. It was released on August 22, 2025, by Quiver Distribution .
In 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] Cinereach ,[ 4] Hamptons International Film Festival ,[ 5] Tribeca Film Institute ,[ 6] Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Sarah Goldberg had joined the cast of the film, with principal photography taking place in Indiana.[ 7] [ 8]
It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024.[ 9] [ 10]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 85% of 13 critics' reviews are positive.[ 11]
On IndieWire [ 12] Austin Chronicle [ 13]
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