The Strange One (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1957, The Strange One is a drama film directed by Jack Garfein, running about 100 minutes. “"THE STRANGE ONE" IS A STRANGE ONE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A military school student develops a destructive power over his fellow cadets.
Who’s in it. The Strange One stars Ben Gazzara as Jocko de Paris, Pat Hingle as Harold Koble, Peter Mark Richman as Cadet Colonel Corger (as Mark Richman) and Arthur Storch as Simmons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Strange One has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Strange One page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Strange One tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Strange One (1957)?
- In US, The Strange One is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Strange One worth watching?
- The Strange One holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Strange One?
- The Strange One stars Ben Gazzara, Pat Hingle, Peter Mark Richman, Arthur Storch and Paul E. Richards.
- When was The Strange One released?
- The Strange One was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.