Love with the Proper Stranger
1963, English. Directed by Robert Mulligan.
There is a moment - a long moment - when everything is risked with the proper stranger
Angie Rossini, an innocent New York City sales clerk from a repressive Italian-American family, engages in a short-lived affair with a handsome jazz musician named Rocky Papasano. When Angie becomes pregnant, she tracks down Rocky hoping he'll pay for her abortion.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Love with the Proper Stranger
Love with the Proper Stranger isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Robert MulliganDirector
- Natalie WoodAngie Rossini
- Steve McQueenRocky Papasano
- Edie AdamsBarbie
- Herschel BernardiDominick Rossini
- Anne HegiraBeetie
- Harvey LembeckJulio Rossini
- Mario BadolatiElio Papasano
- Penny SantonMama Rossini
- Elena KaramThe Woman
- Virginia VincentAnna
- Nina VarelaMrs. Columbo
- E. Nick AlexanderGuido Rossini
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1963
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Arnold Schulman
- Budget
- $8.5M
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Love with the Proper Stranger: quick answers
Is Love with the Proper Stranger worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Love with the Proper Stranger?
Love with the Proper Stranger runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Love with the Proper Stranger have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Love with the Proper Stranger. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Love with the Proper Stranger parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Love with the Proper Stranger is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Love with the Proper Stranger on?
Love with the Proper Stranger isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Love with the Proper Stranger?
If you liked Love with the Proper Stranger, try Moonstruck, Once Around, Funny Girl.
Who directed Love with the Proper Stranger?
Love with the Proper Stranger (1963) was directed by Robert Mulligan and stars Natalie Wood, Steve McQueen, Edie Adams.