I See a Dark Stranger (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1946, I See a Dark Stranger is a thriller, drama and war film directed by Frank Launder, running about 112 minutes. “The woman hunt is on... For the girl with the little black book.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Determined, independent Bridie Quilty comes of age in 1944 Ireland thinking all Englishmen are devils. Her desire to join the IRA meets no encouragement, but a German spy finds her easy to recruit. We next find her working in a pub near a British military prison, using her sex appeal in the service of the enemy. But chance puts a really vital secret into her hands, leading to a chase involving Bridie, a British officer who's fallen for her, a German agent unknown to them both, and the police...paralleled by Bridie's own internal conflicts.
Who’s in it. I See a Dark Stranger stars Deborah Kerr as Bridie Quilty, Trevor Howard as Lt. David Bayne, Raymond Huntley as J. Miller and Michael Howard as Hawkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, I See a Dark Stranger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I See a Dark Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of I See a Dark Stranger tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I See a Dark Stranger (1946)?
- In US, I See a Dark Stranger is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I See a Dark Stranger worth watching?
- I See a Dark Stranger holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I See a Dark Stranger?
- I See a Dark Stranger stars Deborah Kerr, Trevor Howard, Raymond Huntley, Michael Howard and Liam Redmond.
- When was I See a Dark Stranger released?
- I See a Dark Stranger was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.