Affair with a Stranger (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 4.7

Released in 1953, Affair with a Stranger is a drama and romance film directed by Roy Rowland, running about 89 minutes. “Kiss and run... that's the game you played... Was it fun?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Director Roy Rowland's 1953 drama, depicting the rocky marriage of a young model and her Broadway playwright-husband, stars Victor Mature, Jean Simmons, Jane Darwell, Dabbs Greer, Nicholas Joy, Lillian Bronson and George Cleveland.
Who’s in it. Affair with a Stranger stars Jean Simmons as Carolyn Parker, Victor Mature as Bill Blakeley, Mary Jo Tarola as Dolly Murray and Monica Lewis as Janet Boothe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Affair with a Stranger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Crave Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Affair with a Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Affair with a Stranger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Affair with a Stranger (1953)?
- In CA, Affair with a Stranger is available to stream on Crave Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Affair with a Stranger worth watching?
- Affair with a Stranger holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Affair with a Stranger?
- Affair with a Stranger stars Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Mary Jo Tarola, Monica Lewis and Jane Darwell.
- When was Affair with a Stranger released?
- Affair with a Stranger was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.
