Three Strangers (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1946, Three Strangers is a thriller film directed by Jean Negulesco, running about 92 minutes. “BREATHTAKING SUSPENSE - THRILLS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the eve of the Chinese New Year, three strangers, Crystal Shackleford, married to a wealthy philanderer; Jerome Artbutny, an outwardly respectable judge; and Johnny West, a seedy sneak thief, make a pact before a small statue of the Chinese goddess of Destiny. The threesome agree to purchase a sweepstakes ticket and share whatever winnings might accrue.
Who’s in it. Three Strangers stars Sydney Greenstreet as Jerome K. Arbutny, Geraldine Fitzgerald as Crystal Shackleford, Peter Lorre as Johnny West and Joan Lorring as Icey Crane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Three Strangers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three Strangers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Strangers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three Strangers (1946)?
- In US, Three Strangers is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Three Strangers worth watching?
- Three Strangers holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Three Strangers?
- Three Strangers stars Sydney Greenstreet, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Peter Lorre, Joan Lorring and Robert Shayne.
- When was Three Strangers released?
- Three Strangers was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.