Movie

Three Strangers

“BREATHTAKING SUSPENSE - THRILLS!”

★ 6.4(37)19461h 32m

Three Strangers is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

Where to watch Three Strangers

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Good to know

Director: Jean Negulesco
Release date: 1946-01-28
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Three Strangers — trailer

About Three Strangers

Three Strangers is a 1946 movie in the Thriller and Crime genres, directed by Jean Negulesco, starring Sydney Greenstreet, Geraldine Fitzgerald and Peter Lorre. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 37 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Three Strangers in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

On the eve of the Chinese New Year, three strangers, Crystal Shackleford, married to a wealthy philanderer; Jerome Artbutny, an outwardly respectable judge; and Johnny West, a seedy sneak thief, make a pact before a small statue of the Chinese goddess of Destiny. The threesome agree to purchase a sweepstakes ticket and share whatever winnings might accrue.

Cast

Sydney Greenstreet

Jerome K. Arbutny

Geraldine Fitzgerald

Crystal Shackleford

Peter Lorre

Johnny West

Joan Lorring

Icey Crane

Robert Shayne

Bertram Fallon

Marjorie Riordan

Janet Elliott

Arthur Shields

Prosecutor

Rosalind Ivan

Lady Rhea Beladon

John Alvin

Junior Clerk

Peter Whitney

Timothy Delaney aka Gabby

Alan Napier

David Shackleford

Clifford Brooke

Senior Clerk

Themes & keywords

new year's evefilm noir

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Three Strangers in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Three Strangers on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Three Strangers on Netflix?+

Three Strangers is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max.

How long is Three Strangers?+

Three Strangers has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in Three Strangers?+

Three Strangers stars Sydney Greenstreet, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Peter Lorre, Joan Lorring and Robert Shayne.

When did Three Strangers come out?+

Three Strangers is a 1946 movie directed by Jean Negulesco.

What genre is Three Strangers?+

Three Strangers is Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed Three Strangers?+

Three Strangers was directed by Jean Negulesco.