The Stranger movie poster

The Stranger

1946 · 1h 35m · Released

Thriller, Crime

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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.2 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream The Stranger

Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, Brew, Starz, and Fandor.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling.

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Trailers and promos

Trailer for The Stranger
Joe Dante on The Stranger

Top cast and crew

Orson Welles Director
Edward G. Robinson Federal Agent Wilson
Loretta Young Mary Longstreet
Orson Welles Prof. Charles Rankin
Philip Merivale Judge Adam Longstreet
Richard Long Noah Longstreet
Konstantin Shayne Konrad Meinike
Byron Keith Dr. Jeffrey Lawrence
Billy House Mr. Solomon Potter
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Frequently asked questions about The Stranger

Where can I watch The Stranger in the United States?

The Stranger is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, Brew, Starz, and Fandor in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch The Stranger for free?

The Stranger streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, and Darkroom. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for The Stranger?

The Stranger scores 7.2 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Stranger?

The Stranger stars Edward G. Robinson, Loretta Young, Orson Welles, Philip Merivale, and Richard Long. Orson Welles is the director.

How long is The Stranger?

The Stranger runs 1h 35m (95 minutes).

When did The Stranger come out?

The Stranger was released on June 2, 1946.

Which studio made The Stranger?

The Stranger was produced by International Pictures and The Haig Corporation in the United States.

What was the budget for The Stranger?

The Stranger was made on a budget of $1,034,000.

How much did The Stranger make at the box office?

The Stranger grossed $3,220,000 worldwide, against a budget of $1,034,000.

What languages is The Stranger in?

The Stranger is in English, French, and Spanish, and its original language is English.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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