Strangers on a Train
1951, English. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
It starts with a shriek of a train whistle... and ends with shrieking excitement!
A charming psychopath tries to coerce a tennis star into his theory that two strangers can commit the perfect crime by exchanging murders—each killing the other’s most-hated person.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Alfred HitchcockDirector
- Farley GrangerGuy Haines
- Ruth RomanAnne Morton
- Robert WalkerBruno Antony
- Leo G. CarrollSenator Morton
- Patricia HitchcockBarbara Morton
- Kasey RogersMiriam Haines
- Marion LorneMrs. Antony
- Jonathan HaleMr. Antony
- Howard St. JohnCaptain Turley
- John BrownProf. Collins
- Norma VardenMrs. Cunningham
- Robert GistLeslie Hennessey
Details
- Released
- 27 June 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Czenzi Ormonde, Raymond Chandler
- Budget
- $1.2M
- Box office
- $7M
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What Strangers on a Train is based on
Strangers on a Train is based on Strangers on a Train, a 1950 novel by Patricia Highsmith.
Novel · 1950
Strangers on a Train
By Patricia Highsmith
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Strangers on a Train: quick answers
Is Strangers on a Train worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 1,974 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Strangers on a Train?
Strangers on a Train runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Strangers on a Train have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Strangers on a Train. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Strangers on a Train parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Strangers on a Train is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Strangers on a Train on?
Strangers on a Train isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Strangers on a Train?
If you liked Strangers on a Train, try Evil Under the Sun, Islands, The Stranger.
Who directed Strangers on a Train?
Strangers on a Train (1951) was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and stars Farley Granger, Ruth Roman, Robert Walker.
What is Strangers on a Train based on?
Strangers on a Train is based on Strangers on a Train, a 1950 novel by Patricia Highsmith.