Strangers When We Meet (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1960, Strangers When We Meet is a drama and romance film directed by Richard Quine, running about 117 minutes. “"I LOVE YOU BABY, BUT MY WIFE JUST REFUSES TO UNDERSTAND!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A suburban architect loves his wife but is bored with his marriage and with his work, so he takes up with the neglected, married beauty who lives down the street.
Who’s in it. Strangers When We Meet stars Kirk Douglas as Larry Coe, Kim Novak as Margaret 'Maggie' Gault, Ernie Kovacs as Roger Altar and Walter Matthau as Felix Anders, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Strangers When We Meet has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strangers When We Meet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strangers When We Meet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strangers When We Meet (1960)?
- In US, Strangers When We Meet is available to stream on Rakuten Viki, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Strangers When We Meet worth watching?
- Strangers When We Meet holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Strangers When We Meet?
- Strangers When We Meet stars Kirk Douglas, Kim Novak, Ernie Kovacs, Walter Matthau and Barbara Rush.