I Was a Stranger (2026)

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Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $514,257Details
OpusData ID: 745520100
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Synopsis

A doctor, a soldier, a smuggler, a father, and a captain. In a world divided by borders and war, five lives intersect in the pursuit of safety and belonging. Their journeys reveal the heartbreak and fragile beauty of those who dare to start over.

Metrics

Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $514,257

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,301-10,400) 10,367 $514,257
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 19,201-19,300) 19,264 $514,257

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: January 9th, 2026 (Wide) by Angel Studios
International Releases: January 7th, 2026 (Wide) (Belgium)
February 19th, 2026 (Limited) (Mexico)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for strong violent content/bloody images, thematic material, a racial slur and smoking.
(Rating bulletin 2893 (cert #55571), 7/9/2025)
Running Time: 103 minutes
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Keywords: Set in Middle East, Human-Trafficking, Life Drama
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: Jordan, United States, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Turkey
Languages: Arabic, English, Greek

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jan 9, 2026 - $514,257   1,400 $367   $514,257 1

Weekly Box Office Performance

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Belgium 1/7/2026 $0000$0
Mexico 2/19/2026 $0000$0
 
International Total$0

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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Leading Cast

Omar Sy   

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Production and Technical Credits

Brandt Andersen    Director
Brandt Andersen    Screenwriter
Jonathan Sela    Cinematographer

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.


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Synopsis

A doctor, a soldier, a smuggler, a father, and a captain. In a world divided by borders and war, five lives intersect in the pursuit of safety and belonging. Their journeys reveal the heartbreak and fragile beauty of those who dare to start over.

Metrics

Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $514,257

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,301-10,400) 10,367 $514,257
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 19,201-19,300) 19,264 $514,257

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: January 9th, 2026 (Wide) by Angel Studios
International Releases: January 7th, 2026 (Wide) (Belgium)
February 19th, 2026 (Limited) (Mexico)
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for strong violent content/bloody images, thematic material, a racial slur and smoking.
(Rating bulletin 2893 (cert #55571), 7/9/2025)
Running Time: 103 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Set in Middle East, Human-Trafficking, Life Drama
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Drama
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: Jordan, United States, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Turkey
Languages: Arabic, English, Greek

Leading Cast

Omar Sy   

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Brandt Andersen    Director
Brandt Andersen    Screenwriter
Jonathan Sela    Cinematographer

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
Jan 9, 2026 - $514,257   1,400 $367   $514,257 1

Weekly Box Office Performance

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Belgium 1/7/2026 $0000$0
Mexico 2/19/2026 $0000$0
 
International Total$0

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services at a cost. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.