The Intimate Stranger (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1956, The Intimate Stranger is a drama and mystery film directed by Joseph Losey, running about 84 minutes. “MOVIE MAKER ON THE SPOT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Film producer Reggie Wilson is worried he may have a dual personality. Fleeing Hollywood, he finds himself in England and married to the studio boss's daughter after which he quickly rises through the studio ranks. Then the letters begin to appear from a lovesick American actress who wants to know why he has thrown her over.
Who’s in it. The Intimate Stranger stars Richard Basehart as Reginald 'Reggie' Wilson, Mary Murphy as Evelyn Stewart, Constance Cummings as Kay Wallace and Roger Livesey as Ben Case, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Intimate Stranger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Intimate Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Intimate Stranger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Intimate Stranger (1956)?
- In US, The Intimate Stranger is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Intimate Stranger worth watching?
- The Intimate Stranger holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Intimate Stranger?
- The Intimate Stranger stars Richard Basehart, Mary Murphy, Constance Cummings, Roger Livesey and Faith Brook.
- When was The Intimate Stranger released?
- The Intimate Stranger was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.