Strangers in the House (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1942, Strangers in the House is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Henri Decoin, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Loursat, a lawyer, lives with his daughter Nicole in a sinister and vast bourgeois residence. Abandoned for nearly twenty years by his wife, the brilliant lawyer has sunk into alcoholism and his relationship with his daughter is virtually non-existent. However, one day the corpse of a stranger is discovered in the residence of Loursat. Nicole, who frequents a gang of young people who escape boredom by stealing cars and other objects, is immediately suspected.
Who’s in it. Strangers in the House stars Raimu as Maître Hector Loursat, Juliette Faber as Nicole Loursat, Gabrielle Fontan as Fine and Héléna Manson as Madame Manu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Strangers in the House has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strangers in the House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strangers 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 Strangers in the House (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Strangers in the House change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Strangers in the House worth watching?
- Strangers in the House holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Strangers in the House?
- Strangers in the House stars Raimu, Juliette Faber, Gabrielle Fontan, Héléna Manson and Tania Fédor.
- When was Strangers in the House released?
- Strangers in the House was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.