Question 1

Where can I watch I Was a Stranger?

Accepted Answer

You can enjoy I Was a Stranger by joining the Angel Guild. Stream it in the Angel app or on Angel.com using your smart TV or mobile device. To explore ways to watch, visit: https://www.angel.com/app.

Question 2

What is I Was a Stranger about?

Accepted Answer

When a Syrian doctor is forced to flee Aleppo with her young daughter, one desperate choice sets off a chain of events that ripples across borders and pulls four strangers into the same storm. A smuggler trying to save his son. A soldier wrestling with his conscience. A poet searching for home. A Greek coast guard captain caught between duty and mercy. Their paths collide on a night in the Mediterranean, where survival is uncertain, and humanity is revealed in its rawest form.

Question 3

When is the release date for I Was a Stranger?

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I was a Stranger was released in theaters nationwide on January 9, 2026. The film began streaming on Angel on February 10, 2026.

Question 4

What is I Was A Stranger rated?

Accepted Answer

I Was a Stranger is rated PG-13 for Strong Violence, Content/Bloody Images, Thematic Materials, A Racial Slur, and Smoking.

Question 5

How can I support I Was a Stranger?

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The best way to support I Was a Stranger is by becoming an Angel Guild member. As a Guild member, you'll directly help Angel create and release more light-amplifying films like this.

Question 6

How can I purchase I Was a Stranger merchandise?

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Proudly support I Was a Stranger by shopping for merch at the I Was a Stranger store.

Question 7

How do I manage my account or cancel my Guild membership?

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To manage and or cancel your account visit: www.angel.com/account/guild-membership

Question 8

What devices does Angel support?

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You can enjoy Angel on a variety of devices. TV Roku, Android TV, Google TV, Apple TV, Fire TV, Samsung TV, LG TV, Microsoft Xbox, VIZIO, Xfinity, Xumo Computer Chrome OS, macOS, Windows PC Mobile & Tablet Android Phones & Tablets, Fire Tablet, iPhone and iPad View a detailed list of all supported devices here.

Question 9

Who decides which shows and movies come to Angel?

Accepted Answer

The Angel Guild does. Guild members review and vote on every film and series, and a title below 70 out of 100 doesn’t come to Angel. Not even the founders can override a Guild veto. Learn more at angel.com/promise.

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