The Strange Woman (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1946, The Strange Woman is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Isaiah, a 19th-century businessman, has his eye on the beautiful and very young Jenny. Finally of age, she accepts his marriage proposal, but their love affair quickly turns sour. Ephraim, Isaiah's college-age son, comes for a visit, immediately striking up a chemistry with Jenny. She promises marriage -- if he murders his father first. But Jenny also swoons for John, the fiancé of her best friend, Meg.
Who’s in it. The Strange Woman stars Hedy Lamarr as Jenny Hager, George Sanders as John Evered, Louis Hayward as Ephraim Poster and Gene Lockhart as Isaiah Poster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Strange Woman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Strange Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Strange Woman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Strange Woman (1946)?
- In US, The Strange Woman is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Strange Woman worth watching?
- The Strange Woman holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Strange Woman?
- The Strange Woman stars Hedy Lamarr, George Sanders, Louis Hayward, Gene Lockhart and Hillary Brooke.
- When was The Strange Woman released?
- The Strange Woman was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.