The Stranger (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1946, The Stranger is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Orson Welles, running about 95 minutes. “The most deceitful man a woman ever loved!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An investigator from the War Crimes Commission travels to Connecticut to find an infamous Nazi, who may be hiding out in a small town in the guise of a distinguished professor engaged to the Supreme Court Justice’s daughter.
Who’s in it. The Stranger stars Edward G. Robinson as Federal Agent Wilson, Loretta Young as Mary Longstreet, Orson Welles as Prof. Charles Rankin and Philip Merivale as Judge Adam Longstreet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Stranger has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $322M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and Brew 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 Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stranger tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stranger (1946)?
- In US, The Stranger is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Stranger worth watching?
- The Stranger holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Stranger?
- The Stranger stars Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young, Orson Welles, Philip Merivale and Richard Long.
- When was The Stranger released?
- The Stranger was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.