Love from a Stranger (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1947, Love from a Stranger is a drama film directed by Richard Whorf, running about 81 minutes. “He lied, cheated, and killed all in the name of love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cecily Harrington, struggling along on a small allowance, wins a fortune in a lottery. She decides to travel rather than marrying her fiance Nigel Lawrence. A stranger, Manuel Cortez, comes to rent her flat and she falls in love with him, and they are married. For their honeymoon, they go to an isolated English college where she, unlike the audience, doesn't realize she has married a fortune-hunting Bluebeard with a few murdered wives in his past. The question is will she be able to repent in leisure her decision to marry in haste.
Who’s in it. Love from a Stranger stars John Hodiak as Manuel Cortez, Sylvia Sidney as Cecily Harrington, Ann Richards as Mavis Wilson and John Howard as Nigel Lawrence, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Love from a Stranger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love from a Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love from a Stranger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love from a Stranger (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love from a Stranger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love from a Stranger worth watching?
- Love from a Stranger holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love from a Stranger?
- Love from a Stranger stars John Hodiak, Sylvia Sidney, Ann Richards, John Howard and Isobel Elsom.
- When was Love from a Stranger released?
- Love from a Stranger was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.