The Stray
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The Stray

A young father takes his nine year old son, the family dog, and two of his son's friends backpacking in the mountains of Colorado only for all five of them to be struck by lightning.

Release Year

2017

Runtime

92 min

Audience Score

6.1

Genres

Drama, Family

Story Snapshot

A young father takes his nine year old son, the family dog, and two of his son's friends backpacking in the mountains of Colorado only for all five of them to be struck by lightning.

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The Stray is a uplifting pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.

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