Stranded (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film
Released in 1965, Stranded is a drama film directed by Juleen Compton, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Compton's first feature was the autobiographical Stranded, which she wrote, directed, starred in, self-financed and distributed. Released in 1965, the film shares the cinematic experimentation and stylish, youth-centric rebellion of the French New Wave made even more radical by its progressive portrayals of female independence and sexuality, beatnik culture, and discussions of homosexuality. Stranded follows Raina, a young American woman (played by Compton), traveling through Greece with her American lover (Gary Collins), and her French, gay, best friend (Gian Pietro Calasso). Raina partakes in several love affairs rejecting marriage offers for no other reason than she likes her life the way it is. Made just prior to the arrival of second wave feminism, Compton, as writer-director, never judges her on-screen alter-ego the way similar female characters were frequently punished in other films during this era by stigmatizing female sexuality.
Who’s in it. Stranded stars Juleen Compton as Raina, Gary Collins as Bob and Alkis Yannakas as Nicos.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stranded page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stranded tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stranded (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stranded change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Stranded?
- Stranded stars Juleen Compton, Gary Collins and Alkis Yannakas.
- When was Stranded released?
- Stranded was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.