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A Stray

Play trailer Poster for A Stray 2016,  1h 22m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 100% 11 Reviews Tomatometer 75% Popcornmeter
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Trying to outrun his bad luck, a young Muslim refugee in Minneapolis seems like he just might make it, until he crosses paths with a stray dog.

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Leah Pickett Chicago Reader Dec 15, 2016
Despite the touchy subject matter, Syeed avoids preaching and instead focuses on the protagonist's day-to-day struggle; the understated drama benefits also from Yoni Brook's crisp cinematography and Abdirahman's multifaceted performance. Go to Full Review
Omer Mozaffar RogerEbert.com Oct 21, 2016
4/4
In addition to being a tender film about a man finding redemption in caring for a canine, Syeed's pious film is refreshing, showing us a corner of America that we never see. Go to Full Review
Glenn Kenny New York Times Oct 20, 2016
The substantial pleasures of the movie are supplemented by the gratification of seeing an emerging talent with concerns far outside the conventional indie realm asserting himself with such authority. Go to Full Review
Matt Oakes Silver Screen Riot Oct 14, 2026
C+
Dramatically satisfying and offering a unique perspective on the American refugee scenario, 'A Stray' is no narrative game changer but threatens to jar open your heart. Go to Full Review
Brooke Corso The MacGuffin Aug 1, 2017
B+
A Stray, directed by Musa Syeed, is about the symbiosis of faith in God and in oneself. Go to Full Review
Shirley Sealy Film Journal International Oct 20, 2016
A truly empathetic look at the immigrant experience in today's jittery American "homeland." Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Musa Syeed

Director

Barkhad Abdirahman

Adan

Fathia Absie

Actor

Faysal Ahmed

Actor

Christina Baldwin

Actor

Ifrah Mansour

Actor

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A Stray

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Movie Info

Synopsis Trying to outrun his bad luck, a young Muslim refugee in Minneapolis seems like he just might make it, until he crosses paths with a stray dog.
Director
Musa Syeed
Producer
Jamila Wignot
Screenwriter
Musa Syeed
Production Co
Vilcek Foundation
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 21, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 22, 2019
Runtime
1h 22m
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