Never Take Sweets from a Stranger (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1960, Never Take Sweets from a Stranger is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Cyril Frankel, running about 81 minutes. “...and then he made us play that silly game...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Peter Carter, his wife Sally and their young daughter Jean move to a sleepy Canadian village, where Peter has been hired as a school principal. Their idyll is shattered when Jean becomes the victim of an elderly, and extremely powerful, paedophile. The film was neither a box office nor a critical success, it garnered criticism for breaking a significant public taboo.
Who’s in it. Never Take Sweets from a Stranger stars Patrick Allen as Peter Carter, Gwen Watford as Sally Carter, Janina Faye as Jean Carter and Felix Aylmer as Clarence Olderberry Sr., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Never Take Sweets from a Stranger has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Never Take Sweets from a Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Never Take Sweets from a Stranger tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Never Take Sweets from a Stranger (1960)?
- In US, Never Take Sweets from a Stranger is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Never Take Sweets from a Stranger worth watching?
- Never Take Sweets from a Stranger holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?
- Never Take Sweets from a Stranger stars Patrick Allen, Gwen Watford, Janina Faye, Felix Aylmer and Niall MacGinnis.
- When was Never Take Sweets from a Stranger released?
- Never Take Sweets from a Stranger was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.