The Stranger
1946, English. Directed by Orson Welles.
The most deceitful man a woman ever loved!
An investigator from the War Crimes Commission travels to Connecticut to find an infamous Nazi, who may be hiding out in a small town in the guise of a distinguished professor engaged to the Supreme Court Justice’s daughter.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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7.2/10 from 671 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Stranger is streaming on Bloodstream, Artiflix, and Brew in India.
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Cast & crew
- Orson WellesDirector
- Edward G. RobinsonFederal Agent Wilson
- Loretta YoungMary Longstreet
- Orson WellesProf. Charles Rankin
- Philip MerivaleJudge Adam Longstreet
- Richard LongNoah Longstreet
- Konstantin ShayneKonrad Meinike
- Byron KeithDr. Jeffrey Lawrence
- Billy HouseMr. Solomon Potter
- Martha WentworthSara
- David BondStudent (uncredited)
- John BrownPassport Photographer (uncredited)
- Neal DoddMinister (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 2 June 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Anthony Veiller
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $3.2M
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The Stranger: quick answers
Is The Stranger worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 671 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Stranger?
The Stranger runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Stranger have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Stranger. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Stranger parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Stranger yet.
Which OTT platform is The Stranger on?
The Stranger is streaming on Bloodstream, Artiflix, and Brew in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Stranger?
If you liked The Stranger, try The Woman in the Window, He Ran All the Way, Brute Force.
Who directed The Stranger?
The Stranger (1946) was directed by Orson Welles and stars Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young, Orson Welles.