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Not as a Stranger

1955·Movie
2h 15min·NR
38
WeakGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Family, the mind, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Stands alone! First as a book... Now as a motion picture!

Lucas Marsh, an intern bent upon becoming a first-class doctor, not merely a successful one. He courts and marries the warm-hearted Kristina, not out of love but because she is highly knowledgeable in the skills of the operating room and because she has frugally put aside her savings through the years. She will be, as he shrewdly knows, a supportive wife in every way. She helps make him the success he wants to be and cheerfully moves with him to the small town in which he starts his practice. But as much as he tries to be a good husband to the undemanding Kristina, Marsh easily falls into the arms of a local siren and the patience of the long-sorrowing Kristina wears thin.
Classic HollywoodMedical DramaMarital ConflictMoral DilemmaCharacter-DrivenPsychological DramaAmbition & ConsequencesRelationship StudyDramatic Performances

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Not as a Stranger legally?

Not as a Stranger is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Not as a Stranger worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 10%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Not as a Stranger rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Not as a Stranger?

2 h 15 min

Not as a Stranger runs 2 h 15 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Not as a Stranger?

Critics33
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Not as a Stranger higher (60) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Not as a Stranger in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Not as a Stranger?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Not as a Stranger in 67 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.