Once You Meet a Stranger (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film
Released in 1996, Once You Meet a Stranger is a thriller and tv movie film directed by Tommy Lee Wallace, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. This television remake of Alfred Hitchcock's "Strangers on a Train" (1951) follows the same story, but has changed the genders of the lead characters from male to female. Sheila Gaines is a former child star whose first husband is unwilling to give her a divorce. A chance meeting with Margo Anthony on a train leads to a conversation where the mentally unstable Margo, who hates her mother, suggests that they swap murders, so as to solve their problems. Although she thinks nothing of the conversation, Sheila's life takes a surprising turn when her husband is murdered by Margo. Now Margo wants Sheila to do her part of "the deal." With the police on her tail and Margo constantly in her face, Sheila must find a way out of this tangled web.
Who’s in it. Once You Meet a Stranger stars Jacqueline Bisset as Sheila Gaines, Nick Mancuso as Aaron, Theresa Russell as Margo Anthony and Art Bonilla, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once You Meet a Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once You Meet a Stranger tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once You Meet a Stranger (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Once You Meet a Stranger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Once You Meet a Stranger?
- Once You Meet a Stranger stars Jacqueline Bisset, Nick Mancuso, Theresa Russell, Art Bonilla and Kathryne Dora Brown.
- When was Once You Meet a Stranger released?
- Once You Meet a Stranger was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.