Andrew Haigh's feature film, 'All of Us Strangers,' is now available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar. Is it worth your time, or can you skip it? Read on to know more.
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Director: Andrew Haigh
Cast: Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell, and Claire Foy
Available On: Disney+ Hotstar
Duration: 106 minutes
Premiere Date: May 8, 2024
Genre: Romantic fantasy
Language: English
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