Strange Bedfellows (1965): cast, story & where to watch

1965 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1965, Strange Bedfellows is a comedy and romance film directed by Melvin Frank, running about 98 minutes. “They love to fight... but not at night!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After a hasty wedding, Carter and Toni find that they disagree on everything. They separate and seven years later, on the eve before their divorce, meet again and spend the night together. Reality sets in when morning comes and they begin arguing again. Once again, divorce proceedings are on — until Carter finds out that an important promotion hinges on whether he's married.

Who’s in it. Strange Bedfellows stars Rock Hudson as Carter Harrison, Gina Lollobrigida as Toni Vincente, Gig Young as Richard Bramwell and Edward Judd as Harry Jones, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Strange Bedfellows has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Strange Bedfellows page.

If you liked it. Fans of Strange Bedfellows tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Strange Bedfellows (1965)?
In US, Strange Bedfellows is available to 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 Strange Bedfellows worth watching?
Strange Bedfellows holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Strange Bedfellows?
Strange Bedfellows stars Rock Hudson, Gina Lollobrigida, Gig Young, Edward Judd and Howard St. John.
When was Strange Bedfellows released?
Strange Bedfellows was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.