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When He's Not a Stranger 1989

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What is When He's Not a Stranger?

When He's Not a Stranger is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Drama, TV Movie.

Type
Film
Year
1989
Status
Released
Runtime
100 minutes
Release date
Nov 6, 1989
Studios
Ohlmeyer Communications Company, World International Network (WIN), CBS
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
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77 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum6.8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.2/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Drama #TV Movie

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When He's Not a Stranger is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Drama, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Ohlmeyer Communications Company, World International Network (WIN), CBS. Current status: Released.

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“A university student faces immense pressure after pursuing a hearing against her best friend's boyfriend.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging university setting
  • powerful dramatic conflict
Keep in mind
  • features difficult and distressing subject matter

Watch it if you are interested in a dramatic story about a university hearing and campus pressures.

The film contains depictions of sexual assault and intense interpersonal conflict.

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What is the setting of the film?

The film is set at a California university.

Who is Lyn?

Lyn is a student who goes to meet her best friend Melanie in a dorm room.

Who is Ron?

Ron is a football star and Melanie's boyfriend.

What happens when Lyn goes to the dorm room?

Melanie is not there, and Ron forces himself on Lyn and rapes her after she resists.

What action does Lyn take after the assault?

Lyn initially tries to forget about the event, but later decides to pursue a university hearing despite mounting pressure.

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