The Strangers in 7A (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1972, The Strangers in 7A is a thriller, drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Paul Wendkos, running about 74 minutes. “Held hostage in a building where a bomb is set to go off. But where... and when?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A building superintendent and his wife are held hostage in their apartment by a sadistic would-be bank robber and his spaced-out accomplices.
Who’s in it. The Strangers in 7A stars Andy Griffith as Artie Sawyer, Ida Lupino as Iris Sawyer, James A. Watson, Jr as Riff and Tim McIntire as Virgil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Strangers in 7A has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Strangers in 7A page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Strangers in 7A tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Strangers in 7A (1972)?
- In US, The Strangers in 7A is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Strangers in 7A worth watching?
- The Strangers in 7A holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Strangers in 7A?
- The Strangers in 7A stars Andy Griffith, Ida Lupino, James A. Watson, Jr, Tim McIntire and Susanne Benton.
- When was The Strangers in 7A released?
- The Strangers in 7A was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.