The Strange Ones
1950, French. Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville.
A love story by Jean Cocteau
Elisabeth and her brother Paul live isolated from much of the world after Paul is injured in a snowball fight. As a coping mechanism, the two conjure up a hermetic dream of their own making. Their relationship, however, isn't exactly wholesome. Jealousy and a malevolent undercurrent intrude on their fantasy when Elisabeth invites the strange Agathe to stay with them -- and Paul is immediately attracted to her.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 125 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Strange Ones
The Strange Ones is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jean-Pierre MelvilleDirector
- Nicole StéphaneElisabeth
- Édouard DermithePaul
- Renée CosimaDargelos / Agathe
- Jacques BernardGerard
- Jean CocteauNarrator (voice)
- Melvyn MartinMichael
- Maria CyliakusMother
- Jean-Marie RobainHeadmaster
- Maurice RevelDoctor
- Rachel DevirysCast
- Adeline AucocMariette
- Emile MathysVice Principal
Details
- Released
- 29 March 1950
- Original title
- Les Enfants terribles
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean-Pierre Melville, Jean Cocteau
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The Strange Ones: quick answers
Is The Strange Ones worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 125 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Strange Ones?
The Strange Ones runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Strange Ones have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Strange Ones. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Strange Ones parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Strange Ones yet.
Which OTT platform is The Strange Ones on?
The Strange Ones is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Strange Ones?
If you liked The Strange Ones, try Blue Jasmine, Joseph, Hell.
Who directed The Strange Ones?
The Strange Ones (1950) was directed by Jean-Pierre Melville and stars Nicole Stéphane, Édouard Dermithe, Renée Cosima.