Strangers on a Train (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1951, Strangers on a Train is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 101 minutes. “It starts with a shriek of a train whistle... and ends with shrieking excitement!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A deranged socialite accosts a tennis star with his theory that if two strangers trade murders, they can disguise their motives and avoid suspicion.
Who’s in it. Strangers on a Train stars Farley Granger as Guy Haines, Robert Walker as Bruno Antony, Ruth Roman as Anne Morton and Patricia Hitchcock as Barbara Morton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Strangers on a Train has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strangers on a Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strangers on a Train tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strangers on a Train (1951)?
- In US, Strangers on a Train is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Strangers on a Train worth watching?
- Strangers on a Train holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Strangers on a Train?
- Strangers on a Train stars Farley Granger, Robert Walker, Ruth Roman, Patricia Hitchcock and Leo G. Carroll.
- When was Strangers on a Train released?
- Strangers on a Train was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.