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The Stranger Beside Me 2003

Status
Released
Runtime
89 minutes
Director
Paul Shapiro
Networks
Barbara Lieberman Productions, Beside Me Productions, USA Network
Where to Stream
fuboTV, Cineverse
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★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 31 votes PG-13 ThrillerDramaCrimeTV Movie Released
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What is The Stranger Beside Me?

The Stranger Beside Me is a film first released in 2003. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama, Crime, TV Movie.

Type
Film
Year
2003
Status
Released
Runtime
89 minutes
Release date
Mar 20, 2003
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Barbara Lieberman Productions, Beside Me Productions, USA Network
Budget
$42
Revenue
$19
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Crime, TV Movie
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 31 votes
Episode runtime
~89 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Barbara Lieberman Productions, Beside Me Productions, USA Network
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The Stranger Beside Me is a film first released in 2003. Catalogued under Thriller, Drama, Crime, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Barbara Lieberman Productions, Beside Me Productions, USA Network. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A nurse befriends a future serial killer, sparking a chilling true‑crime tale.”

Reasons to watch
  • Based on Ann Rule's own book
  • Explores the origins of a notorious true‑crime case
  • Atmospheric 1970s Seattle setting
Keep in mind
  • Limited by TV‑movie format

Watch it if you're interested in true‑crime stories about Ann Rule and Ted Bundy.

Rated PG‑13, the film is suitable for teen and adult audiences with crime‑drama themes.

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Who is the main character?

Ann Rule, a nurse working at a Seattle clinic for women in the 1970s.

What real‑life events does the film depict?

It portrays Ann Rule’s friendship with future serial killer Ted Bundy, based on her book.

When was the film released?

The film premiered in the United States on March 20, 2003.

What genre does the film belong to?

It is a thriller, drama, and crime television movie.

How long is the film?

The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes.

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