Movie

Rachel and the Stranger

“Once was a man, a married man... Who couldn't see the danger Until one day, one fateful day... Along came a Tall, Dark Stranger!”

★ 6.5(35)19481h 33m

Western Romance

IMDb

Rachel and the Stranger is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch Rachel and the Stranger

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Good to know

Director: Norman Foster
Release date: 1948-09-18
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

About Rachel and the Stranger

Rachel and the Stranger is a 1948 movie in the Western and Romance genres, directed by Norman Foster, starring Loretta Young, William Holden and Robert Mitchum. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 35 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Rachel and the Stranger in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A widowed farmer takes an indentured servant as his new wife, but the arrival of a passing stranger threatens their burgeoning relationship.

Cast

Loretta Young

Rachel

William Holden

David “Big Davey" Harvey

Robert Mitchum

Jim Fairways

Gary Gray

Davey

Tom Tully

Parson Jackson

Sara Haden

Mrs. Jackson

Frank Ferguson

Mr. Green

Walter Baldwin

Gallus

Regina Wallace

Mrs. Green

Frank Conlan

Jabez (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

bridewoman between two menfrontier westernwidowed farmerindentured servantpassing strangernew bride

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Rachel and the Stranger in Canada?+

In Canada, Rachel and the Stranger is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Rachel and the Stranger on Netflix?+

Rachel and the Stranger is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Rachel and the Stranger?+

Rachel and the Stranger has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Rachel and the Stranger?+

Rachel and the Stranger stars Loretta Young, William Holden, Robert Mitchum, Gary Gray and Tom Tully.

When did Rachel and the Stranger come out?+

Rachel and the Stranger is a 1948 movie directed by Norman Foster.

What genre is Rachel and the Stranger?+

Rachel and the Stranger is Western and Romance film.

Who directed Rachel and the Stranger?+

Rachel and the Stranger was directed by Norman Foster.