When Strangers Marry (1944): cast, story & where to watch

1944 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 1944, When Strangers Marry is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by William Castle, running about 67 minutes. “DYNAMIC!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A naive small-town girl comes to New York City to meet her husband, and discovers that he may be a murderer.

Who’s in it. When Strangers Marry stars Dean Jagger as Paul Baxter, Kim Hunter as Millie Baxter, Robert Mitchum as Fred Graham and Neil Hamilton as Det. Lt. Blake, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, When Strangers Marry has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Strangers Marry page.

If you liked it. Fans of When Strangers Marry tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch When Strangers Marry (1944)?
In US, When Strangers Marry is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is When Strangers Marry worth watching?
When Strangers Marry holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in When Strangers Marry?
When Strangers Marry stars Dean Jagger, Kim Hunter, Robert Mitchum, Neil Hamilton and Lou Lubin.
When was When Strangers Marry released?
When Strangers Marry was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.