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Strangers on a Train

1951·Movie·PG·101 min·7.7(1,885)

It starts with a shriek of a train whistle... and ends with shrieking excitement!

A charming psychopath tries to coerce a tennis star into his theory that two strangers can commit the perfect crime by exchanging murders—each killing the other’s most-hated person.

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Where is Strangers on a Train streaming around the world?

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United StatesYouTube TV, Kanopy, Plex, Tubi TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomBBC iPlayerApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
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GermanyWOW, Magenta TV+Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainFilminApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilBelas Artes à La CarteApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Strangers on a Train

Strangers on a Train is a 1951 English-language crime, thriller and drama film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The cast is led by Farley Granger, Ruth Roman, Robert Walker. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 1900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Kanopy, Plex.

Strangers on a Train was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on June 27, 1951, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.

Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Writers
Czenzi Ormonde, Raymond Chandler
Release date
June 27, 1951
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$7 million
Production
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Strangers on a Train cast & crew

Strangers on a Train was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and written by Czenzi Ormonde and Raymond Chandler.

The cast features Farley Granger as Guy Haines, Ruth Roman as Anne Morton, Robert Walker as Bruno Antony, Leo G. Carroll as Sen. Morton, Patricia Hitchcock as Barbara Morton, and Kasey Rogers as Miriam Haines.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin, cinematography is by Robert Burks, and it was produced by Alfred Hitchcock.

Is Strangers on a Train worth watching?

Strangers on a Train holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 1,885 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.

At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy crime, thriller, and drama, Strangers on a Train is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Strangers on a Train

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Cast of Strangers on a Train

Farley Granger

Farley Granger

Guy Haines

Ruth Roman

Ruth Roman

Anne Morton

Robert Walker

Robert Walker

Bruno Antony

Leo G. Carroll

Leo G. Carroll

Sen. Morton

Patricia Hitchcock

Patricia Hitchcock

Barbara Morton

Kasey Rogers

Kasey Rogers

Miriam Haines

Marion Lorne

Marion Lorne

Mrs. Antony

Jonathan Hale

Jonathan Hale

Mr. Antony

Howard St. John

Howard St. John

Police Capt. Turley

John Brown

John Brown

Prof. Collins

Norma Varden

Norma Varden

Mrs. Cunningham

Robert Gist

Robert Gist

Det. Leslie Hennessey

Strangers on a Train — FAQs

Where can I watch Strangers on a Train in United States?

Strangers on a Train is streaming on YouTube TV, Kanopy, Plex, Tubi TV in United States.

Is Strangers on a Train on YouTube TV?

Yes — Strangers on a Train is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is Strangers on a Train in?

Strangers on a Train is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Strangers on a Train?

Strangers on a Train runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).

What is Strangers on a Train rated?

Strangers on a Train is rated PG. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 1,885 ratings.

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