Stranger on the Third Floor (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1940, Stranger on the Third Floor is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Boris Ingster, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. Newspaper reporter Michael Ward plunges into a nightmare of guilt, fearing that his "evidence" has sentenced the wrong man to death.
Who’s in it. Stranger on the Third Floor stars Peter Lorre as The Stranger, John McGuire as Michael Ward, Margaret Tallichet as Jane and Charles Waldron as District Attorney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Stranger on the Third Floor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stranger on the Third Floor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stranger on the Third Floor tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stranger on the Third Floor (1940)?
- In US, Stranger on the Third Floor is available to stream on TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stranger on the Third Floor worth watching?
- Stranger on the Third Floor holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stranger on the Third Floor?
- Stranger on the Third Floor stars Peter Lorre, John McGuire, Margaret Tallichet, Charles Waldron and Elisha Cook Jr..
- When was Stranger on the Third Floor released?
- Stranger on the Third Floor was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.