Rachel and the Stranger (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1948, Rachel and the Stranger is a drama, adventure, romance and western film directed by Norman Foster, running about 93 minutes. “Once was a man, a married man... Who couldn't see the danger Until one day, one fateful day... Along came a Tall, Dark Stranger!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A widowed farmer takes an indentured servant as his new wife, but the arrival of a passing stranger threatens their burgeoning relationship.
Who’s in it. Rachel and the Stranger stars Loretta Young as Rachel Harvey, Robert Mitchum as Jim Fairways, William Holden as David Harvey and Gary Gray as Davey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Rachel and the Stranger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rachel and the Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rachel and the Stranger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rachel and the Stranger (1948)?
- In US, Rachel and the Stranger is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rachel and the Stranger worth watching?
- Rachel and the Stranger holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rachel and the Stranger?
- Rachel and the Stranger stars Loretta Young, Robert Mitchum, William Holden, Gary Gray and Tom Tully.
- When was Rachel and the Stranger released?
- Rachel and the Stranger was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.