Strange Days (1995)
Kernel Score: 77% · 1,498 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 1995-10-13
Runtime: 145 minutes
Where to watch Strange Days
- Stream: Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In the last days of 1999, ex-cop turned street hustler Lenny Nero receives a disc which contains the memories of the murder of a prostitute. With the help of bodyguard Mace, he starts to investigate and is pulled deeper and deeper in a whirl of murder, blackmail and intrigue.
Strange Days parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Strange Days is an R-rated cyberpunk thriller involving murder, rape, prostitution, and police brutality depicted through disturbing virtual-reality recordings.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Includes murder, rape, and police brutality depicted graphically through a virtual-reality device central to the plot.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Involves pornography, prostitution, and sexual assault as key plot elements.
- Language: Strong — R-rated crime thriller likely contains frequent strong profanity typical of the genre.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Ralph Fiennes as Lenny Nero
- Angela Bassett as Lornette 'Mace' Mason
- Juliette Lewis as Faith Justin
- Tom Sizemore as Max Peltier
- Michael Wincott as Philo Gant
- Vincent D'Onofrio as Burton Steckler
- Glenn Plummer as Jeriko One
- Brigitte Bako as Iris
- Richard Edson as Tick
- William Fichtner as Dwayne Engelman
Strange Days FAQ
Is Strange Days good?
Strange Days has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,498 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Strange Days?
In the US you can stream Strange Days on Prime Video, Disney+ and Hulu.
Is Strange Days OK for kids?
Strange Days is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Strange Days is an R-rated cyberpunk thriller involving murder, rape, prostitution, and police brutality depicted through disturbing virtual-reality recordings.
What movies are like Strange Days?
If you liked Strange Days, try Blue Velvet, Chinatown, Cape Fear and Blade Runner 2049.