Stranger in the House (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1992, Stranger in the House is a drama film directed by Georges Lautner, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Since the suicide of his wife, Jacques Loursat has gone downhill. Estranged from his daughter, his lawyer's pratice in ruins, he consoles himself with drink. One night he is woken by a gunshot and catches sight of a young man fleeing the house. Isabelle, his daughter, claims to know nothing about it, even when he finds the body of a young man. Isabelle hangs around with a gang of spoiled young people who have no shortage of money, and is in love with Joel, an ambitious boy involved in drug dealing. Antoine, from a more modest background, is in love with her. When the police start investigating Joel's murder, Antoine becomes the ideal suspect.
Who’s in it. Stranger in the House stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as Loursat, Renée Faure as Fine, Cristiana Réali as Isabelle Loursat and Sébastien Tavel as Manu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Stranger in the House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stranger in the House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stranger in the House tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stranger in the House (1992)?
- In CA, Stranger in the House is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stranger in the House worth watching?
- Stranger in the House holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stranger in the House?
- Stranger in the House stars Jean-Paul Belmondo, Renée Faure, Cristiana Réali, Sébastien Tavel and François Perrot.
- When was Stranger in the House released?
- Stranger in the House was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.