A Strange Woman (1978): cast, story & where to watch

1978 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 1978, A Strange Woman is a drama and romance film directed by Yuli Raizman, running about 147 minutes.

What it’s about. Irina Kupchenko stars in this psychological drama by the renowned director/writer team of Yuli Raizman and Yevgeny Gabrilovich. In the story, she is the entirely respectable wife of a career diplomat, with a teenaged son. Suddenly one day, she decides to leave her marriage and go live with her lover.

Who’s in it. A Strange Woman stars Irina Kupchenko as Yevgeniya Mihaylovna, Vasili Lanovoy as Andrianov, Oleg Vavilov as Yura Agapov and Antonina Bogdanova as Maty, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, A Strange Woman has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Strange Woman page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Strange Woman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Strange Woman (1978)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Strange Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is A Strange Woman worth watching?
A Strange Woman holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Strange Woman?
A Strange Woman stars Irina Kupchenko, Vasili Lanovoy, Oleg Vavilov, Antonina Bogdanova and Valery Todorovsky.
When was A Strange Woman released?
A Strange Woman was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 147 minutes.