We Were Strangers (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1949, We Were Strangers is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by John Huston, running about 106 minutes. “An explosive story of violent lives...lived dangerously!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. China Valdes joins the Cuban underground after her brother is killed by the chief of the secret police, Ariete. She meets and falls in love with American expatriate Tony Fenner. Tony develops a plan to tunnel under the city's cemetery to a plot owned by a high official, assassinate him, and blow up the whole Cuban hierarchy at the ensuing state funeral. Together with a band of dedicated revolutionaries, they begin digging.
Who’s in it. We Were Strangers stars Jennifer Jones as China Valdés, John Garfield as Tony Fenner, Gilbert Roland as Guillermo Montilla and Ramon Novarro as Chief, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, We Were Strangers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Were Strangers page.
If you liked it. Fans of We Were Strangers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We Were Strangers (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for We Were Strangers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is We Were Strangers worth watching?
- We Were Strangers holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in We Were Strangers?
- We Were Strangers stars Jennifer Jones, John Garfield, Gilbert Roland, Ramon Novarro and Pedro Armendáriz.
- When was We Were Strangers released?
- We Were Strangers was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.