Stranger Things (2016)
The Duffer Brothers' landmark supernatural series that turned a small Indiana town into the center of an extraordinary, decade-spanning battle against the darkness.
Stranger Things - Series Information
- Original Title: Stranger Things
- First Air Year: 2016
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Ross Duffer, Matt Duffer
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Mystery, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Number of Seasons: 5
- Number of Episodes: 42
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: July 15, 2016 (United States - TV-14), July 15, 2016 (Canada - 18+), July 15, 2016 (United Kingdom - 15), July 15, 2016 (Germany - 16), July 15, 2016 (France - 16), July 15, 2016 (India - U/A 16+), July 15, 2016 (New Zealand - 16), July 15, 2016 (Australia - MA 15+), July 15, 2016 (Brazil - 16), July 15, 2016 (Mexico - B-15), July 15, 2016 (Spain - 16), July 15, 2016 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Netflix
- Production Companies: 21 Laps Entertainment, Monkey Massacre Productions, Upside Down Pictures
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: Cosas Extrañas (MX), Stranger Things:Keményebb leckék (HU), Крайне странные события (RU), اتفاقات عجيب (IR), ストレンジャー・シングス (JP), Чудни Нешта (MK), 기르한 이야기 (KR), Παράξενα Πράγματα (GR)
Stranger Things - Plot
When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and one strange little girl.
Stranger Things - Trailer
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It only gets stranger...
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Stranger Things - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Ross Duffer
- Matt Duffer
Main Cast
- Winona Ryder
- David Harbour
- Millie Bobby Brown
- Finn Wolfhard
- Gaten Matarazzo
- Caleb McLaughlin
- Natalia Dyer
- Charlie Heaton
- Joe Keery
- Noah Schnapp
Writers
- Ross Duffer
- Matt Duffer
- Paul Dichter
- Kate Trefry
- Jessie Nickson-Lopez
Executive Producers
- Matt Duffer
- Ross Duffer
- Shawn Levy
- Dan Cohen
- Iain Paterson
Stranger Things - FAQs
Where can you stream Stranger Things online?
Stranger Things is exclusively available on Netflix, including Netflix Standard with Ads. All five seasons are available to stream globally on the platform. No other streaming services carry the series, as it is a Netflix original production.
What happens in the Stranger Things series finale?
Season 5, the final season of Stranger Things, brings the battle against Vecna and the Upside Down to a climactic conclusion in Hawkins, Indiana. The Duffer Brothers crafted an ending designed to resolve all major character arcs and provide closure to the story that began in 2016.
Is Stranger Things based on a true story?
Stranger Things is not based on a true story, but it draws inspiration from real-world government programs. The Montauk Project and MKUltra — a CIA mind-control research program — influenced the show's secret laboratory experiments. The series is otherwise a work of original fiction by the Duffer Brothers.
Who are the main actors in Stranger Things?
The principal cast includes Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers, David Harbour as Jim Hopper, Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven, Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler, Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler, Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers, Joe Keery as Steve Harrington, and Noah Schnapp as Will Byers.
How many seasons and episodes does Stranger Things have?
Stranger Things ran for five seasons and 42 episodes in total. Season 1 had 8 episodes, Season 2 had 9, Season 3 had 8, Season 4 had 9, and the final Season 5 wrapped up the story with 8 episodes.
Did Stranger Things win any major awards?
Yes. Stranger Things earned numerous accolades, including Screen Actors Guild Awards, Saturn Awards, and multiple Emmy nominations across its run. Millie Bobby Brown received widespread recognition for her portrayal of Eleven, and the show's ensemble cast earned SAG Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
When did Stranger Things first premiere on Netflix?
Stranger Things premiered on Netflix on July 15, 2016, in the United States and simultaneously in numerous other countries including Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, Brazil, and South Korea, among others.
What is the content rating for Stranger Things?
Stranger Things is rated TV-14 in the United States, indicating it may be unsuitable for children under 14 without parental guidance. The series contains supernatural horror, intense action sequences, and some mature themes. International ratings vary by country.
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