Movies Like The Stranger Within (2013)

The Stranger Within is a 2013 mystery, thriller film from Adam Neutzsky-Wulff with a MovieMagicScore of 4.3/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Eden and A Model Kidnapping.

Mystery Thriller

Eden

2013

After a night out with friends, Hyun Jae accepts a late night ride home from a young fire fighter. What begins as a night of promise quickly turns into a nightmare when she is abducted and imprisoned outside Las Vegas as a sex slave.

6.5

MagicScore

A Model Kidnapping

2019

Grace, an aspiring model, is thrilled to have fashion photographer Hunter Kelly help launch her career. But when Grace is held against her will, Hunter’s true intention to use her as his next “star” on a sexy website is revealed. With courage and resourcefulness, Grace must now find a way to escape before she becomes Hunter’s next model murder victim. Inspired by true events.

5.7

MagicScore

Line of Duty

2019

Frank Penny is a disgraced cop looking for a shot at redemption. When the police chief's 11-year-old daughter is abducted, Frank goes rogue to try and save her. But to find the girl, Frank will need the help of Ava Brooks, whose live-streaming news channel is broadcasting Frank's every move.

5.9

MagicScore

Never Let Go

2015

Former FBI agent, now single mother Lisa Brennan, takes a holiday to escape an unhappy love affair and painful family memories. But in a heartbeat, she is not only faced with a daughter kidnapped by human traffickers, but also faces murder charges and must keep one step ahead of the foreign police.

5.7

MagicScore

Graphic Desires

2023

When reclusive Franklin cheats on his partner with a mysterious girl he meets on a dating app, it becomes the start of a deadly obsession.

6.9

MagicScore

My Daughter's Secret

2007

When the bad-news boyfriend of 17-year-old Justine robs the store where her mother, Denise works, Justine is torn between telling the truth and sending her boyfriend to prison, or keeping the secret from her mother, which soon starts to tear her apart.

3.5

MagicScore

Room for Murder

2018

When Kristen decides to take a break from college and return home, she finds Jake, a handsome stranger, living in her old room. Her mother, Moira, explains that she invited Jake to live as a tenant to help with the house expenses. Soon, Kristen discovers not only are Jake and Moira sleeping together, but Jake has a secret, dangerous past.

7.3

MagicScore

The New Daughter

2009

John James is a writer; his wife has left him. He moves with his two middle-school children to an isolated house off a dirt road in South Carolina. The property has an Indian burial mound, which fascinates his daughter, Louisa, who's entering puberty.

5.3

MagicScore

Adopting Terror

2012

Tim and Cheryl Broadbent are excited to finally adopt Mona, a beautiful baby girl. But when the baby's biological father starts stalking them, their world turns upside down: through intimidation, manipulation, and violence, he is determined to take his daughter back.

5.1

MagicScore

#10

Private Property

2022

Kathryn, a struggling actress and unfulfilled housewife, becomes friendly with her new gardener, Ben. He gives her the attention and sensitivity she craves; however, he is not who he seems.

4.6

MagicScore

#11

Natural Selection

2016

Tyler is a young man who is desperately seeking direction from a world that seems to have abandoned him. Searching for answers he looks to his new friend Indrid who appears to have it all figured out.

5.3

MagicScore

#12

No One Would Tell

2018

Single mom Laura Collins has had a history of rocky relationships, so when her daughter Sarah begins dating the popular and charismatic Rob, Laura is thrilled with what she sees. But it soon becomes clear that Rob has a darker, possessive side. Then Sarah goes missing.

6.5

MagicScore

#13

Cold Creek Manor

2003

A family moves from New York into an old mansion in the countryside, still filled with the previous owner's things. As they begin to make it their own, a series of events begin to occur that makes them believe that the former inhabitants are not yet gone.

5.4

MagicScore

#14

The Stepsister

2016

Nicole and Mark get engaged, but his stepsister believes she has a claim on him and is willing to do anything to be his bride.

6.2

MagicScore

#15

Crush

2013

A secret admirer's crush on a high school athlete takes a fatal turn.

6.0

MagicScore

#16

Killing Me Softly

2002

A woman grows suspicious of her controlling husband after she discovers secrets about the women in his past.

5.6

MagicScore

#17

Truth

2013

After a chance encounter over the internet, Caleb meets and falls head over heels for Jeremy, and soon the line between love and lies blur.

5.1

MagicScore

#18

Watch Your Back

2015

A woman and her husband become increasingly scared as an anonymous person begins stalking their family.

4.9

MagicScore

#19

Playdate

2012

A new family moves into the house next door to the Valentine family. While they become fast friends, Emilie Valentine starts to notice bruises and odd behavior from the two sons in the new family. Are they victims of child abuse? Or are there twists and turns to finding out the real reason?

4.3

MagicScore

#20

Taken Heart

2017

When her daughter is kidnapped in Belize and held hostage to be used for human organ trafficking, Kate Johnson goes on a crusade to infiltrate the cartel and rescue her.

3.7

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Stranger Within?

The top films similar to The Stranger Within by MovieMagicScore are Eden (6.5), A Model Kidnapping (5.7), Line of Duty (5.9). Each shares mystery/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Stranger Within worth watching?

The Stranger Within holds a MovieMagicScore of 4.3/10 from 46 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Stranger Within?

The Stranger Within (2013) is a mystery, thriller film directed by Adam Neutzsky-Wulff, starring William Baldwin, Estella Warren, Sarah Butler.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Stranger Within?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more mystery recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like The Stranger Within

This ranked list pairs The Stranger Within (2013), a mystery and thriller film from Adam Neutzsky-Wulff, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of William Baldwin take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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