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Stranger Things

  • TV Series
  • 2016– 2016–
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 51m
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
944K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
63
5
Episode guide
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • IMDbPro
Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Natalia Dyer, Caleb McLaughlin, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Charlie Heaton, Noah Schnapp, and Gaten Matarazzo in Stranger Things (2016)
"Stranger Things" Season 4 will premiere on Netflix in 2022.
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When a young boy disappears, his mother, a police chief and his friends must confront terrifying supernatural forces in order to get him back.When a young boy disappears, his mother, a police chief and his friends must confront terrifying supernatural forces in order to get him back.When a young boy disappears, his mother, a police chief and his friends must confront terrifying supernatural forces in order to get him back.

IMDb RATING
8.7/10
944K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
63
5
  • Creators
    • Matt Duffer
    • Ross Duffer
  • Stars
    • Millie Bobby Brown
    • Finn Wolfhard
    • Winona Ryder
Top credits
  • Creators
    • Matt Duffer
    • Ross Duffer
  • Stars
    • Millie Bobby Brown
    • Finn Wolfhard
    • Winona Ryder
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 2.7KUser reviews
    • 336Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #86
    • Won 7 Primetime Emmys
      • 76 wins & 216 nominations total

    Episodes34

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    Videos87

    Stranger Speed Round With Dacre Montgomery
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    Stranger Speed Round With Dacre Montgomery
    "Stranger Things" Star Dacre Montgomery Wins the IMDb STARmeter Award
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    "Stranger Things" Star Dacre Montgomery Wins the IMDb STARmeter Award
    "Perfect Harmony" Star Anna Camp Wants a "Stranger Things" Musical
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    "Perfect Harmony" Star Anna Camp Wants a "Stranger Things" Musical
    Head Back to School With These Classic Movies and TV Shows
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    Head Back to School With These Classic Movies and TV Shows
    Revealed: "Stranger Things" Star Brett Gelman Picks the Most Underrated Comedy
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    Revealed: "Stranger Things" Star Brett Gelman Picks the Most Underrated Comedy
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    From "Stranger Things" to "Mrs. Maisel," Cary Elwes Is Taking Over TV
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    What to Watch: "Stranger Things" Returns, and Russell Crowe Transforms
    What's on TV: 1985
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    What's on TV: 1985
    The Rise of David Harbour
    Clip 3:40
    The Rise of David Harbour
    What to Watch After "I Am Not Okay With This"
    Clip 3:39
    What to Watch After "I Am Not Okay With This"
    Joe Keery Talks "Stranger Things" Fame & Scenes With Gaten "Two Takes" Matarazzo
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    Joe Keery Talks "Stranger Things" Fame & Scenes With Gaten "Two Takes" Matarazzo
    Top Stars & Breakouts of 2019
    Clip 4:56
    Top Stars & Breakouts of 2019

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    Noah Schnapp in Stranger Things (2016)
    Joe Keery and Gaten Matarazzo in Stranger Things (2016)
    Sadie Sink and Millie Bobby Brown in Stranger Things (2016)
    Dacre Montgomery in Stranger Things (2016)
    Caleb McLaughlin and Finn Wolfhard in Stranger Things (2016)
    Dacre Montgomery, Sadie Sink, and Millie Bobby Brown in Stranger Things (2016)
    Francesca Reale in Stranger Things (2016)
    David Harbour in Stranger Things (2016)
    Finn Wolfhard in Stranger Things (2016)
    Charlie Heaton in Stranger Things (2016)
    Joe Keery and Gaten Matarazzo in Stranger Things (2016)
    Joe Keery and Gaten Matarazzo in Stranger Things (2016)

    Top cast

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    Millie Bobby Brown
    Millie Bobby Brown
    • Elevenas Eleven
    34 episodes34 eps • 2016–2022
    Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard
    • Mike Wheeleras Mike Wheeler
    34 episodes34 eps • 2016–2022
    Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder
    • Joyce Byersas Joyce Byers
    34 episodes34 eps • 2016–2022
    David Harbour
    David Harbour
    • Jim Hopperas Jim Hopper
    34 episodes34 eps • 2016–2022
    Gaten Matarazzo
    Gaten Matarazzo
    • Dustin Hendersonas Dustin Henderson
    34 episodes34 eps • 2016–2022
    Caleb McLaughlin
    Caleb McLaughlin
    • Lucas Sinclairas Lucas Sinclair
    34 episodes34 eps • 2016–2022
    Natalia Dyer
    Natalia Dyer
    • Nancy Wheeleras Nancy Wheeler
    34 episodes34 eps • 2016–2022
    Charlie Heaton
    Charlie Heaton
    • Jonathan Byersas Jonathan Byers
    34 episodes34 eps • 2016–2022
    Joe Keery
    Joe Keery
    • Steve Harringtonas Steve Harrington
    34 episodes34 eps • 2016–2022
    Cara Buono
    Cara Buono
    • Karen Wheeleras Karen Wheeler
    33 episodes33 eps • 2016–2022
    Noah Schnapp
    Noah Schnapp
    • Will Byersas Will Byers
    33 episodes33 eps • 2016–2022
    Sadie Sink
    Sadie Sink
    • Max Mayfieldas Max Mayfield
    26 episodes26 eps • 2017–2022
    Priah Ferguson
    Priah Ferguson
    • Erica Sinclairas Erica Sinclair
    21 episodes21 eps • 2017–2022
    Joe Chrest
    Joe Chrest
    • Ted Wheeleras Ted Wheeler
    20 episodes20 eps • 2016–2022
    Matthew Modine
    Matthew Modine
    • Martin Brenneras Martin Brenner
    19 episodes19 eps • 2016–2022
    Dacre Montgomery
    Dacre Montgomery
    • Billy Hargroveas Billy Hargrove
    18 episodes18 eps • 2017–2022
    Maya Hawke
    Maya Hawke
    • Robin Buckleyas Robin Buckley
    17 episodes17 eps • 2019–2022
    Brett Gelman
    Brett Gelman
    • Murray Baumanas Murray Bauman
    17 episodes17 eps • 2017–2022
    • Creators
      • Matt Duffer
      • Ross Duffer
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    In a small town where everyone knows everyone, a peculiar incident starts a chain of events that leads to the disappearance of a child, which begins to tear at the fabric of an otherwise peaceful community. Dark government agencies and seemingly malevolent supernatural forces converge on the town, while a few of the locals begin to understand that there's more going on than meets the eye. —Charles J.
    government conspiracy1980scover upfriendshipmonster130 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The world is turning upside down. (Season 1)
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The set for Starcourt Mall in season 3 is a real derelict mall on the outskirts of Atlanta called Gwinnett Place Mall. It was originally built in 1984, but has been largely abandoned since late 2018. The production team on Stranger Things built 40 storefronts with full interiors to create the authentic looking 80s mall.
    • Goofs
      During a number of episodes, people are seen 'interrupting' someone talking on a two way radio or CB - that is, one person is talking/transmitting, and another person transmits to interrupt them, and then the other person hears this interruption and stops transmitting. This was done a few times on the kid's CB radios, and on the radios used by the police. Those radios - the CB and the police radios of the era from the show - don't work like that. If you are transmitting, and someone else transmits, you will not hear them.
    • Quotes

      Eleven: Friends don't lie.

    • Crazy credits
      The Stranger Things opening titles and fonts mimic the film grain and look of 1980's television series opening credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in FoundFlix: Stranger Things (2016) Ending Explained + Season 2 Clues (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Stranger Things
      (Title sequence & end credits theme)

      Written & performed by Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein

    User reviews2.7K

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Amazing, Fulfilling and a modern classic. Season 1 review
    This series is a brilliant watch, it's gripping and very well directed. The cinematography is nothing short of brilliant, down to the lighting and the overlays on the screen this was fantastic to view. I really enjoyed the story also, it's a modern classic for sure, something everyone should watch as the next generation will ask if you have seen it.

    The themes are very good and the story is very well written, the dialog and acting are fantastic also, to take children and have them so compelling is always something I've been amazed and confused by but this cast certainly does that. There acting is brilliant and as before mentioned it's helped allot by the dialog, the writers did a great job.

    Please watch, you will either be satisfied, gratified or surprisingly happy. Everything is very well done.
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    • isaacmckenzie
    • Jul 3, 2021

    FAQ13

    • What timeline does this show take place?
    • Does each Season 'resolve' at the end? Or is there a cliff-hanger such that you have to progress to the next season, presenting more of one continuous story?
    • Why Dustin got new teeth at season 2 but he doesn't at season 3?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 15, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Netflix
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Montauk
    • Filming locations
      • Jackson, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • 21 Laps Entertainment
      • Monkey Massacre
      • Netflix
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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