Strange Illusion (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1945, Strange Illusion is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. An adolescent believes that his widowed mother's suitor may have murdered his father.
Who’s in it. Strange Illusion stars Jimmy Lydon as Paul Cartwright, Warren William as Brett Curtis, Sally Eilers as Virginia Cartwright and Regis Toomey as Dr. Vincent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Strange Illusion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strange Illusion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strange Illusion tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strange Illusion (1945)?
- In US, Strange Illusion is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Strange Illusion worth watching?
- Strange Illusion holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Strange Illusion?
- Strange Illusion stars Jimmy Lydon, Warren William, Sally Eilers, Regis Toomey and Charles Arnt.
- When was Strange Illusion released?
- Strange Illusion was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.