The Strangers cast features Liv Tyler, Scott Speedman and Gemma Ward. This info article contains minor spoilers and cast/character summaries for Bryan Bertino’s 2008 movie on HBO Max. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category, and then browse complete soundtrack song listings in the Soundtracks of Cinema section.

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The Strangers centers on a woman named Kristen and her boyfriend, James. When the protagonists arrive at a summer home, they worry about a possible intruder. The narrative follows the focal couple as they fight for their lives. Here’s every actor and character in The Strangers.

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The Strangers Cast: Liv Tyler as Kristen McKay

Character Profile: An American woman. She spends time at her boyfriend’s summer home after rejecting his marriage proposal. Kristen fights for her life while being terrorized by a group of home intruders.

Tyler’s Resume: Corey Mason in Empire Records (1995), Grace Stamper in Armageddon (1998), Arwen in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), Meg Abbott in The Leftovers (2014-17), Eve in Ad Astra (2019)

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The Strangers Cast: Scott Speedman as James Hoyt

Character Profile: Liz’s boyfriend. He worries about his relationship status after a proposal rejection. James accidentally murders a friend while trying to protect himself and Liz from home intruders.

Speedman’s Resume: Michael in Underworld (2003), Barry “Baz” Blackwell in Animal Kingdom (2016-18), Dr. Nick Marsh in Grey’s Anatomy (2018-), Matthew Engler in You (2021), Lang Dotrice in Crimes of the Future (2022)

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The Strangers Cast: Gemma Ward as Dollface

Character Profile: A home intruder. She arrives at James’ summer home and claims to be looking for “Tamara.” Dollface terrorizes Kristen and James with two friends.

Ward’s Resume: Jackie Masters in The Black Balloon (2008), Tamara — First Mermaid in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), Languid Girl in The Great Gatsby (2013), Sadie in While the Men Are Away (2023)

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The Strangers cast also includes:

• Kip Weeks as Man in Mask
• Laura Margolis as Pin-Up Girl
• Glenn Howerton as Mike
• Alex Fisher as Mormon Boy #1
• Peter Clayton-Luce as Mormon Boy #2
• Nick Barghini as Joe – Lumberjack (Uncredited)
• Shawn McClellan as Shawn the Bartender (Uncredited)
• Jordan Orr as Jordan – 911 caller (Voice — Uncredited)

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