Stranger at My Door (1956): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1956, Stranger at My Door is an action, drama, adventure and western film directed by William Witney, running about 85 minutes. “The faith of a fighting parson...the fury of a killer's kiss! He shielded an outlaw to save his soul...while his wife fought the love in her heart for a killer!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Notorious outlaw Clay Anderson and gang rob the town bank and flee in separate directions. Riding hard, Clay's horse goes lame and he is forced to pull-up at a nearby farm. He soon discovers that the place belongs to local preacher Hollis Jarret, his new wife, and a son from a previous marriage. Clay, posing as a weary traveler, tries to insinuate himself into a secure hideout, but the reverend isn't fooled. He agrees to allow Clay to remain at the farm for a few days, but his motive isn't the preservation of his family's safety. Hollis reasons that, with time, patience and a lot of faith, he can convince the outlaw to turn over a new leaf. But Clay's criminal tendencies may run deeper than the preacher had imagined

Who’s in it. Stranger at My Door stars Macdonald Carey as Hollis Jarret, Patricia Medina as Peg Jarret, Skip Homeier as Clay Anderson and Stephen Wootton as 'Dodie' Jarret, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Stranger at My Door has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stranger at My Door page.

If you liked it. Fans of Stranger at My Door tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.