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Is I Was a Stranger safe for children?

PG-13 Drama, Thriller Not recommended
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# Parental Guide: "I Was a Stranger" This PG-13 drama follows Syrian refugees and strangers whose lives intersect during a crisis. While language and sexual content are mild, the film contains strong violence and emotionally intense scenes about displacement and survival that may be disturbing for younger children. Best suited for mature teens 15+.
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Violence
Strong
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Language / Profanity
Mild
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Sexual Content
Mild
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Horror / Scary
Mild
Type
Movie
Released
2025
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama, Thriller

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.

Yasmine Al Massri
Yasmine Al Massri
Amira Homsi
Yahya Mahayni
Yahya Mahayni
Mustafa
Omar Sy
Omar Sy
Marwan
Ziad Bakri
Ziad Bakri
Fathi
Full cast on IMDb ›
Under 6
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Ages 6–8
Not recommended
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
Ages 13+
Not recommended

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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