๐ŸŽž MTDbBest ofBy yearBy genreBy runtimeBrowse (app)

MTDb โ€บ Best of โ€บ 2018 โ€บ Three Identical Strangers

Three Identical Strangers poster

Three Identical Strangers (2018)

โ€œThe most amazing, incredible, remarkable true story ever told.โ€

7.3/10 ยท 844 votes 1h 37m pg-13 Documentary

#70 of 328 films from 2018 #50 of 80 in documentary

Directed by Tim Wardle

โ–ถ Trailer, images & where to stream

Overview

New York, 1980. Three complete strangers accidentally discover that they're identical triplets, separated at birth. The 19-year-olds' joyous reunion catapults them to international fame, but also unlocks an extraordinary and disturbing secret that goes beyond their own lives โ€“ and could transform our understanding of human nature forever.

Cast

David Kellmanas Self
Robert Shafranas Self
Edward Gallandas Self (archive footage)
Lawrence Wrightas Self
Phil Donahueas Self (archive footage)

Facts

Release dateJune 29, 2018
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) โ€” shorter as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresDocumentary
LanguageEN
Box office$1,041,955
IMDbtt7664504

If you liked Three Identical Strangers

Same genre, released within a few years, sorted by TMDB rating.

Selena Gomez: My Mind & MeSelena Gomez: My Mind & Me2022 ยท โ˜… 8.5 ยท 1h 35m One Direction: This Is UsOne Direction: This Is Us2013 ยท โ˜… 8.2 ยท 1h 32m BLACKPINK: Light Up the SkyBLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky2020 ยท โ˜… 8.2 ยท 1h 19m SennaSenna2010 ยท โ˜… 8.1 ยท 1h 46m SamsaraSamsara2011 ยท โ˜… 8.1 ยท 1h 42m The Salt of the EarthThe Salt of the Earth2014 ยท โ˜… 8.1 ยท 1h 50m Won't You Be My Neighbor?Won't You Be My Neighbor?2018 ยท โ˜… 8.0 ยท 1h 35m BlackfishBlackfish2013 ยท โ˜… 7.9 ยท 1h 23m

Questions

How long is Three Identical Strangers?
Three Identical Strangers runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is Three Identical Strangers worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 844 votes, which places it #70 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 79%) and #50 among 80 documentary titles.
Who directed Three Identical Strangers?
Three Identical Strangers was directed by Tim Wardle.
Who stars in Three Identical Strangers?
David Kellman as Self; Robert Shafran as Self; Edward Galland as Self (archive footage); Lawrence Wright as Self; Phil Donahue as Self (archive footage).
What is Three Identical Strangers rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Three Identical Strangers?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/195141.

Browse

Best of 2018Best documentaryDocumentary of the 2010sAll lists
MTDbยทBest films by year, genre and runtimeยทA century in numbersยทBrowse and watch trailers

Film data and images from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings are TMDB user scores as of 2026-10-05.