The Comfort of Strangers
“A story of passionate obsession.”
An Italian diplomat's son follows and seduces English lovers in Venice.
Where to watch The Comfort of Strangers in United States
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Where is The Comfort of Strangers streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | MGM Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Filmin, MGM Plus Amazon Channel | — |
About The Comfort of Strangers
The Comfort of Strangers is a 1990 English-language thriller, drama and crime film directed by Paul Schrader. The cast is led by Christopher Walken, Rupert Everett, Natasha Richardson. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Comfort of Strangers was produced by Sovereign Pictures, Erre Produzioni, and The Rank Organisation and made in Italy and United Kingdom. It was released on November 1, 1990, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Writers
- Harold Pinter
- Release date
- November 1, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, United Kingdom
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Sovereign Pictures, Erre Produzioni, The Rank Organisation
The Comfort of Strangers cast & crew
The Comfort of Strangers was directed by Paul Schrader and written by Harold Pinter.
The cast features Christopher Walken as Robert, Rupert Everett as Colin, Natasha Richardson as Mary, Helen Mirren as Caroline, Manfredi Aliquò as Concierge, and David Ford as Waiter.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Angelo Badalamenti, cinematography is by Dante Spinotti, and it was produced by Mario Cotone and Angelo Rizzoli Jr..
Is The Comfort of Strangers worth watching?
The Comfort of Strangers holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 129 ratings, a more divisive thriller films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, drama, and crime, The Comfort of Strangers is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Comfort of Strangers
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Cast of The Comfort of Strangers
Christopher Walken
Robert
Rupert Everett
Colin
Natasha Richardson
Mary
Helen Mirren
Caroline
Manfredi Aliquò
Concierge
David Ford
Waiter
Daniel Franco
Waiter
Rossana Canghiari
Hotel Maid
Fabrizio Sergenti Castellani
Bar Manager
Giancarlo Previati
First Policeman
Antonio Serrano
Second Policeman
Mario Cotone
Detective
The Comfort of Strangers — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Comfort of Strangers in United States?
The Comfort of Strangers is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Comfort of Strangers on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Comfort of Strangers is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Comfort of Strangers in?
The Comfort of Strangers is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Comfort of Strangers?
The Comfort of Strangers runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is The Comfort of Strangers rated?
The Comfort of Strangers is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 129 ratings.
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