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Where to watch Strangers on a Train (1951) tonight

Strangers on a Train (1951) runs 1 h 41 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.7 from 1,971 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 41 min — ends 9:41 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Drama
Released
June 27, 1951
TMDB rating
7.7 / 10 from 1,971 votes
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Starring
Farley Granger, Ruth Roman, Robert Walker, Leo G. Carroll
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is Strangers on a Train?
Strangers on a Train is 1 h 41 min long (101 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:41 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Strangers on a Train rated?
Strangers on a Train is rated PG in the US.
Is Strangers on a Train a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Strangers on a Train?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Kanopy (free), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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