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Strangers in the House

1942·Movie
1h 35min

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Loursat, a lawyer, lives with his daughter Nicole in a sinister and vast bourgeois residence. Abandoned for nearly twenty years by his wife, the brilliant lawyer has sunk into alcoholism and his relationship with his daughter is virtually non-existent. However, one day the corpse of a stranger is discovered in the residence of Loursat. Nicole, who frequents a gang of young people who escape boredom by stealing cars and other objects, is immediately suspected.
French Crime DramaHistorical MysteryNoir AtmosphereLegal ThrillerMelancholic TonePsychological TensionClass ConflictBetrayalMoral Decay

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Strangers in the House legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Strangers in the House worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Strangers in the House rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Strangers in the House?

1 h 35 min

Strangers in the House runs 1 h 35 min.

Is Strangers in the House based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Strangers in the House in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Strangers in the House?

4BECAFRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Strangers in the House in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.