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Strangers on a Train

1951·Movie
1h 41min·PG
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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A , crime movie: , .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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It starts with a shriek of a train whistle... and ends with shrieking excitement!

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.
Hitchcockian SuspensePsychological ThrillerCharming PsychopathWitty DialogueMoral AmbiguityClassic Noir ElementsTennis MetaphorsCat-and-Mouse DynamicElegant Direction

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Where can I stream Strangers on a Train?

In the United States, Strangers on a Train is free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 33 other countries.

Is Strangers on a Train worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 88).

Is Strangers on a Train okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Strangers on a Train good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Strangers on a Train a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$7 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $1 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 5.8 times its budget.

What tropes does Strangers on a Train use?

Homoerotic SubtextDefiant to the EndAdaptational UglinessPunch-Clock VillainUndercrankGetting Crap Past the RadarThe Perfect CrimeIdentical StrangerReally Gets AroundThrew My Bike on the RoofIdle RichAlmost Dead Guyand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 tropes for it, including Homoerotic Subtext, Defiant to the End, and Adaptational Ugliness.