The Stranger in My Home (2025) film: All you need to know About the Sophia Bush led Psychological Thriller

Sophia Bush and Chris Carmack are reuniting — and this time, they’re finally sharing the screen. The duo, who stirred fan buzz on Grey’s Anatomy, headline The Stranger in My Home, a chilling psychological thriller that just dropped its official trailer. With shadowy twists and emotional undercurrents, the trailer hints at a gripping collision of trust, identity, and obsession. 

Director Jeff Fisher taps into the unsettling core of family and fear — the kind of thriller that pulls you in and won’t let go. The pair's long-awaited on-screen chemistry takes center stage, and the tension is undeniable from the very first frame. It's not just a reunion — it's a reckoning.

Expect casting insights, eerie visuals, key production details, and exclusive quotes straight from the stars. Plus, we’ll explore why this thriller might just become your next late-night obsession. Keep checking back — we’re tracking every reveal, twist, and update as more unfolds. Something dangerous is lurking behind that front door… and trust us, you’ll want to know what happens next.

Release date & Where to Watch 

The Stranger in My Home arrives on digital Tuesday, June 24, 2025, and is rated R for violence and some strong language. It is also available for streaming on Apple TV+.

What is the plot of The Stranger in My Home?

Based on the bestselling novel by Adele Parks, The Stranger in My Home follows Ali Mitchell, a devoted mother living a seemingly perfect life with her husband Jeff and their brilliant teenage daughter, Katie. But everything changes when a man named Tom Truby shows up at their doorstep with a claim that sends shockwaves through their world: 15 years ago, their babies were switched at birth—and Katie may not be Ali’s biological daughter.

What begins as an unsettling revelation quickly unravels into something far more dangerous. As Ali grapples with the truth, she uncovers dark secrets her daughter has been hiding, and Tom’s interest in Katie becomes increasingly obsessive. Their once-secure home spirals into a haunting web of deception, broken trust, and escalating danger.

Star Chris Carmack told Us Weekly, “This film grabs you from the first scene and never lets go. It’s a wild ride that is going to keep the audience guessing about where the truth ends and the lies begin. It’s a thriller, yes, but also a deep dive into the emotional fallout of broken trust within a family. That’s what makes it resonate.”

He also added, “The Stranger in My Home explores the terrifying idea that the truth can still destroy lives. That’s what makes it such a gripping and emotional ride,” noting that the movie “has some fun with its genre as the characters unravel.”

Speaking about the heart of the story, Sophia Bush said, “At its core, The Stranger in My Home is about the unbreakable bond between a mother and her daughter, and the lengths a woman will go to protect her child. It’s suspenseful, it’s emotional and it taps into our deepest fears about trust and truth.”

Carmack praised the experience of working with Bush, calling it “incredibly rewarding” and saying, “This cast was a dream! Sophia brings truth to every role she takes on, and Amiah is a rising star. Chris Johnson brought a depth to Jeff that blew me away… There was a real sense of trust and creative energy on set.” 

Reflecting on his character, Carmack said, “He believes he’s doing the right thing, even as his choices become increasingly dangerous… I was drawn to the challenge of playing someone whose sense of truth doesn’t always align with reality.”

Amiah Miller also shared her admiration for her co-stars, telling Us Weekly, “Working with Sophia Bush was incredible. She’s so present and emotionally open, which made our mother-daughter connection feel really real. I learned so much just by watching her… It was intense material, but we had each other’s backs the whole time.”

Who’s in the cast of The Stranger in My Home?

• Sophia Bush (One Tree Hill) as Ali
• Chris Carmack (Grey’s Anatomy) as Tom Truby
• Chris Johnson (4400) as Jeff Mitchell
• Amiah Miller (War for the Planet of the Apes) as Katie Mitchell
• Jamison Belushi as Coach Simone
• Monica Lacy as Sarah
• Rebekah Graf as Natasha Bridge
• Kate Rachesky as Sam
• Charlotte Hemmings as Bella
• Briana Price as Detective Miriam Davis
• Ben Milliken as Rory
• Austin Woods as Jordan
• Violet Lux as Veronica Bridge
• Ogy Durham as Erin
• Alana Mei Kern as Brit
• Corynn Treadwell as Maddie
• Grace Aiello Antczak as Liv Truby
• Alireza Mirmontazeri as News Crew

Is There a Trailer for The Stranger in My Home?

The trailer for The Stranger in My Home opens with serene domestic bliss—until a single knock on the door shatters everything. Sophia Bush’s Ali Mitchell greets a man named Tom, only to be blindsided by a chilling revelation: “This is awkward,” he says calmly. “I’m here about Katie. I think you have my baby. There must have been a mix-up at the hospital.”

That jaw-dropping claim sends Ali’s world into a tailspin. As the teaser unfolds, the quiet unease transforms into full-blown tension. A desperate voiceover from Ali reveals the unraveling state of her life: “I feel like every choice I’m making is wrong… everything is unraveling.” Meanwhile, teen daughter Katie isn’t just at the center of a shocking identity crisis—she’s also harboring dangerous secrets of her own.

With glimpses of confrontations, missing persons posters, and escalating dread, the trailer promises an emotional and psychological rollercoaster. Also, with Carmack hinting at multiple twists and turns, The Stranger in My Home looks ready to pull the rug out from under viewers again and again.

Behind the Scenes 

Directed by Jeff Fisher and written by Chris Sivertson, The Stranger in My Home is adapted from the 2016 bestselling novel by Adele Parks MBE. Parks, who holds a multi-picture deal with MPCA, brings her gripping domestic thrillers to the screen once again through this collaboration.

Produced by Brad Krevoy for Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA), the film’s executive producers include Amanda Phillips, Vince Balzano, Garrett VanDusen, Kaan Karahan, Andrew Riach, David Wulf, and Jennifer Ricci.

Talent representation includes Sophia Bush (CAA, Untitled Entertainment), James Carmack (Innovative Artists, Underscore Talent), Michael Weston Johnson (TalentWorks, Haven Entertainment), and Haley Miller (CAA, Rogue Management, Entertainment 360, Goodman Genow).