The Strange Affair (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1968, The Strange Affair is a drama film directed by David Greene, running about 106 minutes. “His name is P.C. Strange... Her name is Frederika... All of tonight's secrets will be used against them tomorrow!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When rookie P.C. Strange falls for an under aged girl, he is unknowingly compromised by a pair of pornographers. Meanwhile, seasoned Det. Pierce is out to catch mob boss Quince and soon both plots intertwine.
Who’s in it. The Strange Affair stars Michael York as Peter Strange, Jeremy Kemp as Det. Sgt. Pierce, Susan George as Frederika March and Jack Watson as Quince, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Strange Affair has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Strange Affair tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Strange Affair (1968)?
- In US, The Strange Affair is available to 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 Affair worth watching?
- The Strange Affair holds an audience score of 5.2 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 Affair?
- The Strange Affair stars Michael York, Jeremy Kemp, Susan George, Jack Watson and Nigel Davenport.
- When was The Strange Affair released?
- The Strange Affair was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.