The Passionate Stranger (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1957, The Passionate Stranger is a comedy film directed by Muriel Box, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Judith Wynter is a happily married novelist whose romantic works are eagerly devoured by scores of female readers. When Carlo, a handsome young Italian chauffeur, arrives to work for Judith and her husband, a professor currently recovering from an attack of paralysis, he causes quite a flutter; when he then reads the manuscript of Judith's latest novel, he jumps to a rather unfortunate conclusion... and life in the Wynter household becomes very complicated indeed!
Who’s in it. The Passionate Stranger stars Ralph Richardson as Roger Wynter / Sir Clement, Margaret Leighton as Judith Wynter / Leonie Hathaway, Patricia Dainton as Emily / Betty and Carlo Giustini as Carlo / Mario, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Passionate Stranger has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Passionate Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Passionate Stranger tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Passionate Stranger (1957)?
- In GB, The Passionate Stranger is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Passionate Stranger worth watching?
- The Passionate Stranger holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Passionate Stranger?
- The Passionate Stranger stars Ralph Richardson, Margaret Leighton, Patricia Dainton, Carlo Giustini and Andrée Melly.
- When was The Passionate Stranger released?
- The Passionate Stranger was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.