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A Stranger in My Arms

1959Movie1 h 28 min

DramaRomance
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

A romantic, nostalgic drama movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

"I'm trying to keep my hands off you...but I can't...I cant!"

An Air Force pilot finds romance with his war buddy's widow.

Feels like

  • Post-War Romance
  • 1950s Drama
  • Forbidden Love
  • Psychological Tension
  • Character-Driven
  • Emotional Complexity
  • Nostalgic Atmosphere
  • Wartime Legacy

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Helmut Käutner
Written by
Peter Berneis, Robert Wilder
Produced by
Ross Hunter

Everyone

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Facts

March 3, 1959 · 1 h 28 min · Drama, Romance

Released
March 3, 1959
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is A Stranger in My Arms worth watching?"

Questions about A Stranger in My Arms

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is A Stranger in My Arms worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.2).

Is A Stranger in My Arms okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is A Stranger in My Arms good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is A Stranger in My Arms plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.