Strangers on a Train (1951)
Kernel Score: 87% · 1,845 ratings
Genres: Crime, Thriller
Released: 1951-06-27
Runtime: 101 minutes
Where to watch Strangers on a Train
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Plex, Tubi
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Strangers on a Train parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Strangers on a Train is a classic Hitchcock thriller centered on a proposed 'perfect crime' murder swap.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes a strangulation and murder plot, tense stalking, and a psychopathic antagonist.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Farley Granger as Guy Haines
- Ruth Roman as Anne Morton
- Robert Walker as Bruno Antony
- Leo G. Carroll as Sen. Morton
- Patricia Hitchcock as Barbara Morton
- Kasey Rogers as Miriam Haines
- Marion Lorne as Mrs. Antony
- Jonathan Hale as Mr. Antony
- Howard St. John as Police Capt. Turley
- John Brown as Prof. Collins
Strangers on a Train FAQ
Is Strangers on a Train good?
Strangers on a Train has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,845 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Strangers on a Train?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Strangers on a Train OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Strangers on a Train is a classic Hitchcock thriller centered on a proposed 'perfect crime' murder swap.
What movies are like Strangers on a Train?
If you liked Strangers on a Train, try The Maltese Falcon, Murder on the Orient Express, Insomnia and Sherlock: The Abominable Bride.