Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter
1979, English. Directed by Milton Katselas.
A woman, who had left home 20 years previously under acrimonious circumstances, finds out that she is terminally ill. She returns home and tries to rebuild her relationship with her embittered mother before she dies.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Milton KatselasDirector
- Bette DavisLucy Mason
- Gena RowlandsAbigail Mason
- Ford RaineyMr. Meecham
- Donald MoffatWally Ball
- Whit BissellDr. Henry Blodgett
- Royal DanoMr. Willis
- Kate RiehlMrs. Brighton
- Krishan TimberlakeLouis Spencer
- Renee McDonellJoan Spencer
- Sally KempMildred Sloate
- Don FosseBartender
- Son SaloThird Kid
Details
- Released
- 13 May 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael De Guzman
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Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter: quick answers
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How long is Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter?
Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter have a post-credits scene?
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Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter on?
Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 May 1979. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter?
If you liked Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter, try Hello Sister, Goodbye Life, The Christmas Shoes, Little Lord Fauntleroy.
Who directed Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter?
Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter (1979) was directed by Milton Katselas and stars Bette Davis, Gena Rowlands, Ford Rainey.