Intimate Strangers (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1977, Intimate Strangers is a drama and tv movie film directed by John Llewellyn Moxey, running about 97 minutes. “Only with so much love can there be so much hurt...overpowering emotions that take them beyond love, beyond hate, into their own shocking, secret world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The pressures of problems at home and at work are taking a tremendous toll on a middle-aged husband, and he begins to take it out on his wife.
Who’s in it. Intimate Strangers stars Sally Struthers as Janis Halston, Dennis Weaver as Donald Halston, Tyne Daly as Karen Renshaw and Larry Hagman as Mort Burns, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Intimate Strangers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Intimate Strangers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Intimate Strangers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Intimate Strangers (1977)?
- In US, Intimate Strangers is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Intimate Strangers worth watching?
- Intimate Strangers holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Intimate Strangers?
- Intimate Strangers stars Sally Struthers, Dennis Weaver, Tyne Daly, Larry Hagman and Melvyn Douglas.
- When was Intimate Strangers released?
- Intimate Strangers was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.