Love from a Stranger (1937): cast, story & where to watch

1937 · Film · ★ 5.9

Love from a Stranger poster

Released in 1937, Love from a Stranger is a thriller, mystery and romance film directed by Rowland V. Lee, running about 86 minutes. “Caught in the web of a madman!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Ann Harding plays a lovely but somewhat naive young woman who goes on a European vacation after winning a lottery. Swept off her feet by charming Basil Rathbone, Harding finds herself married before she is fully able to grasp the situation. Slowly but surely, Rathbone's loving veneer crumbles; when he casually asks Harding to sign a document turning her entire fortune over to him, she deduces that her days are numbered.

Who’s in it. Love from a Stranger stars Ann Harding as Carol Howard, Basil Rathbone as Gerald Lovell, Binnie Hale as Kate Meadows and Bruce Seton as Ronald Bruce, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Love from a Stranger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Artiflix and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love from a Stranger page.

If you liked it. Fans of Love from a Stranger tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Love from a Stranger (1937)?
In US, Love from a Stranger is available to stream on FlixFling and Artiflix, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Love from a Stranger worth watching?
Love from a Stranger holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Love from a Stranger?
Love from a Stranger stars Ann Harding, Basil Rathbone, Binnie Hale, Bruce Seton and Jean Cadell.
When was Love from a Stranger released?
Love from a Stranger was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.