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Strangers on a Train

1951
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
1h 41m
You'd like your wife killed, wouldn't you? I'll do it for you if you'll kill someone for me, and since we're strangers we'll be free of suspicion (imdb)
Directed by:
Alfred Hitchcock Alfred Hitchcock
Written by:
Patricia Highsmith Whitfield Cook Raymond Chandler Raymond Chandler Czenzi Ormonde
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Starring:
Farley Granger Farley Granger Ruth Roman Ruth Roman Robert Walker Robert Walker Leo G. Carroll Leo G. Carroll Patricia Hitchcock Patricia Hitchcock Kasey Rogers Howard St. John Howard St. John Norma Varden Norma Varden John Brown Robert Gist Jonathan Hale Marion Lorne Marion Lorne
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Genres:
Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime
Country:
USA
Languages:
English, French
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Strangers on a Train

1951
Drama
Suspense/Thriller
1h 41m
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paxtonPaxton
Rated 25 Jul 2014
78
85th
Every October I watch hoards of horror movies of every variety. Between that and a steady diet of action films, I'd venture to say I've seen at least a million on screen deaths at the hands of countless murderers. None of those compare to the strangulation kill in this movie. It's so beautiful it creeps me out.
Rated 25 Jul 2014
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 11 Oct 2011
91
96th
Very, very tense. The visual tricks are some of the best Hitchcock's done, Walker's psychotic villain is captivating, and the set pieces (especially the carousel) are memorable. Another great from Hitchcock.
Rated 11 Oct 2011
farzanFarzan
Rated 14 May 2010
90
89th
Robert Walkers Bruno character is one of the greatest villains of all time. Strangers on a Train starts of strong. The introduction to the characters are quick, and you feel you know them by the time they get off, and what ensues is pure insanity. Bruno is a maniac, and the more he is rejected, the more insane he becomes leaving us in a state of shock. This film has some of the most suspenseful film moments ever, and every time something suspenseful happens, Hitch ends up topping it. Wonderful.
Rated 14 May 2010
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 18 Feb 2007
4
70th
One of my favorite Hitchcocks. Robert Walker is awesome as the villain, both menacing and pathetically desperate. There's an obvious homosexual undercurrent to his dealings with Farley Granger. And this contains my single favorite Hitchcock shot - the tennis crowd shot.
Rated 18 Feb 2007
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 01 Oct 2009
10
98th
Pretty awesome all around. The attempt at humor at the end was lame though. Otherwise, a near flawless film. Couldn't help but think Robert Walker was emulating Mitchum a little bit, but he was still great in this. One of Hitchcock's best.
Rated 01 Oct 2009
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 25 Sep 2020
78
57th
This film is a great document of a privileged white guy in 1950's America. He spends the first few acts tortured over being falsely accused, only in the end to have the cops tell him to show up at the police station "in the morning" & sort everything out. You also get peak Hitchcock: weird parents, confined sets, shifting loyalties, inept authority, darkness, stairs, and famous landmarks. Still, you get a good villain--although one so campy I expected Adam West's Batman to show up.
Rated 25 Sep 2020
goremeatgoremeat
Rated 13 Nov 2011
84
88th
It's beautiful, but it also gets rather silly. The most interesting thing is how the film can somehow elbow you into forgetting that Guy is actually not guilty of anything. Deliberate or otherwise, it was an interesting touch.
Rated 13 Nov 2011
magbMagb
Rated 02 Feb 2007
80
61st
This is a second tier Hitchcock in my book. It's certainly a very good movie, but some parts, such as the tennis match and the end, didn't quite work for me. There's also some spotty acting, although Robert Walker is wonderful and steals every scene he's in.
Rated 02 Feb 2007
dorkovskyDorkovsky
Rated 03 May 2008
8
90th
Some incredible set pieces, and plenty of scenes creating genuine suspense, but I found the story to be a little more ridiculous than the other Hitchcock films I have seen. And I loved Rope and The Birds.
Rated 03 May 2008
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 09 Aug 2008
9
90th
Another great film by Hitchcock, one that propels its way to the top of suspenseful films. Given the director, the performances and pacing were amazing as usual. It also features a great villain and an incredibly well told story that leaves viewers on the edge of their seats. Awesome!
Rated 09 Aug 2008
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 03 Mar 2010
75
57th
Yeah, nobody would ever suspect that a stranger is capable of killing someone he doesn't know!
Rated 03 Mar 2010
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 10 Mar 2010
95
94th
The movie has an interesting premise and contains three set-pieces (the amusement park murder, the tennis match and lighter retrieval, the runaway merry-go-round) that individually, even taken out of context, are by themselves worth a thriller or two. Robert Walker's performance is extraordinary: pitiable, amusing and terrifying--often at the same time.
Rated 10 Mar 2010
pingyPingy
Rated 22 Jan 2007
98
92nd
Robert Walker is magnificent and the tennis scene is one of the greatest (and funniest) moments in the Hitchcock pantheon.
Rated 22 Jan 2007
florvdeFlorVdE
Rated 25 Mar 2009
4
87th
Some brilliant sequences and a great performance by Robert Walker. The plot would have been better if it had stuck closer to the book though.
Rated 25 Mar 2009
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 01 Jun 2016
52
15th
Bruno is a frustrating character. He's played well, outwardly amiable and gay while his clear infatuation with Guy undercuts it with a disturbing shade of predation. But it rings false that the film insists he's such a clever schemer when his plan has a huge oversight - all his leverage hinges on Guy lacking an alibi for the night of the crime, which never occurs to Bruno. He just lucks out. There's a few notable shots, bad editing, and an uncooked climax. It's a half-flaccid Hitchdick.
Rated 01 Jun 2016
uksubsUKSubs
Rated 14 Aug 2007
68
65th
Everytime I make this proposal on the train people either run, call the police or give me their spare change.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jimmynmujimmynmu
Rated 14 Aug 2007
91
93rd
Robert Walker is incredible.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
adrianadrian
Rated 09 Nov 2008
60
72nd
Great direction as always from Hitchcock. I especially liked the record store conversation (with its subtle musical cues) and the tunnel of love sequence. But the pacing suffers in the third act (i.e. the tennis match is overlong, and the carousel finale is over-the-top and dated).
Rated 09 Nov 2008
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 02 Oct 2010
85
87th
Robert Walker really makes this movie. He plays his character perfectly and his role alone propels this movie from mediocrity to awesomeness. Darkly humorous at times and ever suspenseful, it's a very entertaining movie to watch (but what else do you expect from Hitchcock).
Rated 02 Oct 2010
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 09 Feb 2007
3
45th
Granger is a straight-laced tennis prep who aspires to politics, Walker is an unhinged creature from the id acting on darkest impulses. Guess who's more fun to watch. Granger totally sucks, and though Bruno is a hokey Freudian caricature, Walker plays him with gusto. The visual schemes are tremendous, a steep expressionism by which everything seems distorted like a funhouse mirror.
Rated 09 Feb 2007
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 28 May 2009
85
86th
The scene in which you witness a murder through the victim's glasses is one of the most frightening and effective film techniques I've ever seen. This is also one of Hitchcock's films in which he explores the darker side of human nature, and is one of his most disturbing in that respect.
Rated 28 May 2009
eveeluneveelun
Rated 23 Apr 2007
87
95th
A simple but great premise that Hitchcock can run with. There are some incredible scenes in this, my favorite being the haunting shot during the tennis match.
Rated 23 Apr 2007
lucluc
Rated 14 Oct 2008
95
98th
For me the best Hithkcock movie that I've seen four times now. Gorgious suspense story and some scenes are really hilarious like the meeting on the train, the girl with the glasses and at the end the merry-go-round. Superb movie!!!
Rated 14 Oct 2008
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 12 Dec 2006
93
98th
A really well done Hitchcock film. The plot development is a little different from his other thrillers and I think it makes this a really unique and enjoyable film. The beginning and ending are so great that the film's only flaw is that the middle sometimes doesn't quite live up to the greatness of those two parts.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
kavuKavu
Rated 29 Sep 2011
74
54th
Superb directing by Hitch creates a very nice tension and Walker shines as the villain. The last five minutes are quite awful though.
Rated 29 Sep 2011
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 09 Sep 2007
85
89th
Excellent plot and masterful execution. The final part is as thrilling and brilliant as only Hitchcock can deliver.
Rated 09 Sep 2007
twincinematwincinema
Rated 04 Dec 2022
90
92nd
These were the days you couldn't just put in your headphones and ignore all other passengers. So, ending up in a murder scheme was actually common. Commuting by train was so different. I have been commuting for years, and I don't think I have had one conversation.
Rated 04 Dec 2022
gritGrit
Rated 29 Apr 2007
89
95th
A great thriller with rather dark humour and utterly fantastic performance from Robert Walker as Bruno. Hitchcock shows off most of his signature production styles to great effect, helping the film soon develop into a true Hitchcock classic.
Rated 29 Apr 2007
woodoowoodoo
Rated 24 Feb 2010
80
44th
Rockets along with possibly the sleaziest antagonist ever in a Hitchcock film, which is saying something for a Hitchcock antagonist.
Rated 24 Feb 2010
nobletNoblet
Rated 17 Apr 2011
91
95th
Hitchcock at his very best, this film contains some of his best shots ever. The story is thrilling and cleverly constructed. The acting-particularly by Robert Walker, is superb.
Rated 17 Apr 2011
darrenDarren
Rated 05 Dec 2018
86
86th
Worth it for a couple shots alone. For me it's that scene where you see Bruno on the steps and the murder scene. Seeing it play out reflected from the glasses was beautiful. Iconic
Rated 05 Dec 2018
roujinroujin
Rated 28 Jun 2007
60
55th
Damn, his arm sure is long!
Rated 28 Jun 2007
prowlerprowler
Rated 23 Oct 2009
39
35th
i wish i hadn't seen hitchcock films before, this might have impressed me more. basically a really fun watch, and the ending was a pleasant surprise. but hitch's tricks are in the end just that, and this film is full of them.
Rated 23 Oct 2009
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 05 Mar 2012
83
88th
Great! A simple but rock solid concept, an interesting villain and some cool visual tricks. It was hard not to giggle at that out of control carousel though. How hard was that thing spinning anyway?
Rated 05 Mar 2012
redfalconRed_Falcon_
Rated 11 Dec 2011
80
87th
A great performance by Robert Walker as the sociopath Bruno Antony and Hictchcock's signature style of dark humor and meticulously crafted tension help takes this film to the next level.
Rated 11 Dec 2011
gnalkhereGnalkhere
Rated 10 Mar 2017
85
82nd
A timeless character study in character study
Rated 10 Mar 2017
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 13 May 2013
20
8th
Extremely dated, and quite difficult to enjoy. The ending is just too simple and disappointing. Most of the acting felt staged and fake. I usually love the Alfred Hitchcock movies, but this one left me unsatisfied.
Rated 13 May 2013
snallygastersnallygaster
Rated 30 Nov 2012
61
64th
How do you do, sir? I'd like to talk with you sometime, sir, and tell you about my idea for harnessing a life force. It'll make atomic power look like the horse and buggy. I'm already developing my faculty for seeing millions of miles. And, senator, can you imagine being able to smell a flower on the planet Mars? I'd like to have lunch with you someday soon, sir, to tell you more about it. I'll see you later.
Rated 30 Nov 2012
nbd_rabNBD Rab
Rated 22 Feb 2013
95
96th
One of Hitchcock's finest, as far as I'm concerned. Captivating cinematography, a brilliantly performed villain. A wonderfully suspenseful thrillride.
Rated 22 Feb 2013
shewasSheWas
Rated 05 Feb 2015
70
70th
He's so gay, he must be a killer. Or french
Rated 05 Feb 2015
stradivariusStradivarius
Rated 08 Sep 2011
80
70th
Good, especially Walker, but not nearly as tight plot-wise as it could have been. So many moments come off as inappropriately silly, and some of the plot contrivances were a bit too convenient. The ending feels rushed and comes down to simple chance, which is unfortunate considering the strength of the opening and the overall premise.
Rated 08 Sep 2011
monsterMonster
Rated 01 Jul 2012
90
85th
A gay murderer that lives with his mom? lol
Rated 01 Jul 2012
rufamRufam
Rated 11 Jan 2011
75
72nd
"Strangers on a Train" demonstrates Hitchock at the top of his directorial game, once again confirming that he's one of the most masterful technicians (the explosive carousel ride is particularly memorable). However, he has to work with a rather poor adaptation of Highsmith's novel that erases its psychological complexities, alters its plot in order to suit a mass audience and, frankly, totally misses the point. Acting-wise, Walker stands out, one of the best performances ever in a Hitch film.
Rated 11 Jan 2011
yesistastyyesistasty
Rated 20 Aug 2009
84
50th
Maybe because it's such a familiar set-up, but when I actually saw the film for the first time, I was underwhelmed. Also, crucify me if you want, but I thought the acting was weak, especially from Farley Granger.
Rated 20 Aug 2009
fudgiebfudgieb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
86th
My favorite black and white Hitchcock film (and I own them all). Yes. It is better than Psycho. Yes, it is better than Rebecca. It is really good and you need to see it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 12 Jun 2008
7
67th
Silly and implausible but still very entertaining all the same. There's something so clean and neat about a Hitchcock film and Strangers on a Train is no different. Everything runs smoothly and unfolds perfectly. It's almost like his films are on rails ( haw haw haw ).
Rated 12 Jun 2008
valenzettiValenzetti
Rated 06 Feb 2011
87
78th
Robert Walker is the man.
Rated 06 Feb 2011
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 24 May 2013
100
99th
One of Hitch's best, and spotlighting Walker as one of Hitch's best villians; beautifully constructed, thanks to a combination of marvellous photographic set pieces (the entire murder sequence is near tops of anything Hitch attempted before or since) and Hitch's demented sense of humour, which permeates every frame. Outside of Walker, the remaining cast members are merely functional, though Hitch's real-life daughter makes a perfect conduite for her old man's sensibilities.
Rated 24 May 2013
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 11 May 2010
85
91st
Excellent flick about the murder of a tennis star's estranged wife. Wonderfully controlled direction (like most Hitchcock) with perfect use of music, lighting and framing to heighten the tension. Robert Walker is unbelievably slimy as the killer, and the finale on a runaway carousel is fantastic.
Rated 11 May 2010
2352.35
Rated 28 Dec 2007
95
60th
Terrifying and creepy. It's surprisingly intense for a film made in 1951.
Rated 28 Dec 2007
rollbones67RollBones67
Rated 27 May 2015
99
89th
Straight from the master of suspense, one of my all time favorites. A five star suspense film.
Rated 27 May 2015
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 27 Jul 2010
85
59th
Hitch's Strangers On A Train features a brilliant plot. It also has an excellent performance from Robert Walker and a few brilliant scenes. However, it feels a little slow at times and Farley Granger seems to have trouble delivering his lines, much like Keanu Reeves at times. Still, this is one great film.
Rated 27 Jul 2010
antidood1antidood1
Rated 13 Dec 2015
80
84th
The antagonist is wonderfully twisted, and easily the best and most memorable part of this movie. But that's not all, as this movie offers so much to love. The writing is airtight and the directing only enhances it. The story is simply awesome, such a simple concept that gets trickier as it goes on but stays engaging all the time. It's a fascinating movie in a lot of respects, and a thrilling ride from beginning to end.
Rated 13 Dec 2015
tds4aTds4a
Rated 08 Aug 2009
3
80th
An interesting premise that Hitchcock runs with, setting up a whole host of great scenes - the tennis match, Walker's near-murder of the old lady, Walker showing Granger the plans he's drawn of his house... hell, come to think of it, every scene with Walker in it.
Rated 08 Aug 2009
barraocBarraoc
Rated 03 Sep 2015
90
95th
Bruno is no Norman Bates but he's a creepy little [insert expletive] nonetheless!
Rated 03 Sep 2015
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 02 Aug 2010
74
90th
A highly enjoyable film, that shows why Hitchcock would come to be known as such a great director. Bruno's creepiness and his stare really makes this film. My only issue is that the length of the tennis match and Bruno trying to reach the lighter were ultimately just in there for suspense, since they had to wait until dark anyway.
Rated 02 Aug 2010
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 18 May 2014
80
68th
Hitchcock's direction is entertaining and full of suspense, but the plot goes off in some pretty stupid directions in the second half, and the black-and-white, heroes-and-villains morality is banal and disappointing after the interesting setup; Granger is impossibly bland and incorruptible, and Walker is an evil, mincing homosexual with an Oedipus complex. The story just stops being interesting after a certain point, but Hitchcock makes it fun right up till the ridiculous ending.
Rated 18 May 2014
jameskeyjameskey
Rated 10 Feb 2009
85
80th
Fun and genuinely suspenseful.
Rated 10 Feb 2009
ocelotOcelot
Rated 22 May 2014
70
73rd
A great start segues into a fine second act, but the spectacle at the end seemed out of place. Robert Walker is fantastic here, reminiscent of Robert Mitchum in Night of the Hunter for years later. Granger is, uh, less good, but it's a good watch overall, though it's not quite what I'd hoped.
Rated 22 May 2014
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 16 Jul 2007
92
88th
This is one of Hitchcock's best which basically makes it one of the best period.
Rated 16 Jul 2007
adornmentadornment
Rated 23 May 2019
81
81st
Despite a slightly ridiculous finale and some pacing issues, this film showcases excellent performances and a thrilling yet delightfully absurd premise that make it a hidden gem in Hitchcock's catalog.
Rated 23 May 2019
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 13 Mar 2018
70
53rd
Bruno: "My theory is that everyone is a potential murderer."
Rated 13 Mar 2018
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 07 Jun 2010
8
80th
Great thriller filled with suspense supported by a terrific cast. The tennis match felt a bit off and I didn't love the ending but still another solid film from Hitchcock.
Rated 07 Jun 2010
gato38gato38
Rated 04 Dec 2007
90
86th
Hitchcock at his best.
Rated 04 Dec 2007
davidjohnsonDavidJohnson
Rated 04 Jan 2012
73
49th
Not my favourite Hitchcock, but still decent enough. It is one of his more Hitchcockian films, but it really didn't do it for me. The characters were pretty bland. I think maybe with better performances I would have liked it more, because the story was fine.
Rated 04 Jan 2012
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 26 Dec 2012
75
62nd
Not bad, but not my favorite Hitchcock. Overall it ends up in the middle of his films I've seen. The story is interesting, but I think this could have been more thrilling. The acting is alright. Robert Walker is probably the best here. I think it lacked some star power that maybe could have made the film more suspenseful.
Rated 26 Dec 2012
stainStain
Rated 02 Apr 2007
100
95th
Another total classic from Hitchcock. Great visual ideas
Rated 02 Apr 2007
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 27 Aug 2020
65
62nd
Strangers on a Train is a well-acted, albeit dated, thriller that has enough going on at any one time to keep it interesting. There's an odd comedic sense to this film, one which comes from the script more that the events on screen. As with most Hitchcock features, the sped up action-sequences are a period of their time. The film is very watchable, but there is a sense of conceptual limitation that makes it feel its age. Still couldn't make tennis interesting though.
Rated 27 Aug 2020
ashwilliamsAshWilliams
Rated 04 Oct 2008
91
94th
Fantastic Hitchcock.
Rated 04 Oct 2008
tromeotromeo
Rated 17 Feb 2009
90
54th
Another Hitchcock merry go round ride. Great fun and Walker is so scary I have never been able to settle in with him in any other of his movies
Rated 17 Feb 2009
akatemossfanAKateMossFan
Rated 27 Nov 2021
43
70th
ytadelYtadel
Rated 06 Mar 2008
8
93rd
A masterful work of suspense, and watching it unspoiled, I was actually pretty damn concerned about whether or not Guy would end up in the shit at the end. Bruno is occasionally so over-the-top evil that it plays out as mildly comical today, but the movie still works phenomenally well.
Rated 06 Mar 2008
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 23 Dec 2009
72
75th
The visual is impressive, but the plot is overrated. Hitchcock did much better movies after this one, and even before, like Rope.
Rated 23 Dec 2009
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 07 Jun 2012
75
77th
Excellent thriller. I love the way Hitchcock constantly uses the camera to draw attention to all the little details that help tell the story - the lighter, the glasses, the tie-pin and so on. Robert Walker is terrific and there are some classic suspense set-pieces. The only negative was Patricia Hitchcock's character, who was a bit annoying.
Rated 07 Jun 2012
natebarriosnatebarrios
Rated 23 Mar 2013
75
75th
The last 20 minutes are great!
Rated 23 Mar 2013
sodr2sodr2
Rated 27 Jan 2015
69
50th
Meh
Rated 27 Jan 2015
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Aug 2009
86
92nd
Brilliant Hitchcock.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
mr_rigardmr rigard
Rated 18 Apr 2010
33
10th
Ohmy!! The dialogue in this supposed Hitchcock Classic is soooo choppy and childlike, listening to the actors speak their lines is like hearing fingernails on a chalkboard. Farley Granger annoyingly flashes his smile throughout the movie as he ineptly delivers his lines. This is an excellent example of a movie that would make for a wonderful remake. The story could be interesting with a total revamp of the script and a more convincing lead.
Rated 18 Apr 2010
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 05 Mar 2012
88
92nd
Fast-paced, thrilling, great villain and a smart story. Not predictable, was always a guess what would happen next
Rated 05 Mar 2012
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 23 Jan 2011
5
69th
You won't buy a single thing that's happening here, but I suppose that doesn't matter when a movie is this much fun. Both the tennis match scene and the climax are so tense and awesome that they makes me want to forgive the rest of the film, which is filled with obnoxious characters, hammy dialogue and an endless number of plot contrivances. I know Hitchcock rarely works with ingenious scripts, but this may actually be one of his stupidest films. Robert Walker plays a complete moron.
Rated 23 Jan 2011
wulfstanleeWulfstanLee
Rated 24 Mar 2016
100
94th
A tennis match hasn't been so tense, so thrilling since, well, forever. (P.S. Robert Walker is amazing.)
Rated 24 Mar 2016
janusjanus
Rated 22 Jan 2023
90
94th
Excellent right off the bat and then gets even better. Creepy, lots of momentum, and really, really funny. Most movies are improved by a weird little old man, this has, what, 4?
Rated 22 Jan 2023
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 21 Feb 2007
80
95th
Excellent.
Rated 21 Feb 2007
pompousasspompousass
Rated 04 Mar 2009
80
94th
Uneven suspense film from Hitchcock, watered down from the diabolical Highsmith original. Too many lumpish set pieces and too many stuffy characterizations (a glamorous tennis star, his loyal fiancé, her U.S. Senator father, a gaggle of Capitol Hill socialites, and an unctuous psychopath). However, the beautifully synchronized opening, Laura Elliott's impersonation of a purebred bitch, and the deliciously sadistic finale are not to be missed.
Rated 04 Mar 2009
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 04 Sep 2012
80
62nd
Excellent pacing and a terrific villain... The very ending was disappointing, but doesn't detract too greatly from a thrilling and well-written script. Some incredibly creepy and memorable shots too, particularly the scene with Bruno in the stands at the tennis match.
Rated 04 Sep 2012
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 24 Jul 2009
58
48th
I think Hitchcock's directing was about brawn rather than brains. What I mean is that he always was at the top of his game visually, but the literary value depended on any given script he was working with, and he often chose duds. Strangers on a Train is one of those Hitchcock films that are so well done and work so long as you don't give it any thought, but if your brain is switched on you notice that what starts as an interesting premise slips into increasingly inexcusable stupidity later on.
Rated 24 Jul 2009
vesupriavesupria
Rated 22 Oct 2011
7
78th
Another good psychological thriller from Hitchcock, with quite a few unique filming techniques. Some of this is a little silly in retrospect, but Bruno the psychopath is worth the price of admission alone. He is twisted and insane enough to set an eerie atmosphere and offers a memorable portrait of an anti-social maniac. Hitchcock's black and white photography and his marvellous set design help breath life into the story. Despite some misplaced scenes amd antics this is well worth the watch.
Rated 22 Oct 2011
timmytomtimmytom
Rated 02 Jul 2013
75
61st
Too contrived in places as an excuse for drama.
Rated 02 Jul 2013
krmrkrmr
Rated 06 Oct 2008
83
58th
Doesn't quite have the polish that the later Hitchcocks have, but the story is all there. There are a few scenes that defy logic, but for the most part it's all pretty well thought out and pretty suspenseful.
Rated 06 Oct 2008
tripper54tripper54
Rated 29 Nov 2009
90
83rd
what can I say - I love hitchcock
Rated 29 Nov 2009
willofgaiawillofgaia
Rated 24 Jul 2007
75
32nd
Farley Granger is too over-the-top and Robert Walker is just bad. The plot is somewhat predictable (Who doesn't know that when Guy says "Okay" that Bruno takes that as permission to kill Miriam?) and just otherwise not interesting.
Rated 24 Jul 2007
purgatospurgatos
Rated 13 Aug 2010
77
66th
Walker is very compelling as the villain; desperate but somehow menacing. There's an excellent scene where he's sitting in the crowd at a tennis match that's probably the highlight of the movie. The story in this one didn't really do it for me though.
Rated 13 Aug 2010
jasongirl67Jasongirl67
Rated 19 Oct 2020
75
69th
Good Movie
Rated 19 Oct 2020
mistersplicemistersplice
Rated 30 Jan 2012
70
64th
7- recommended, good
Rated 30 Jan 2012
roofsrunnerroofs_runner
Rated 15 May 2011
95
94th
Epic thriller. Twisted plot together with great actors' performance turned out into one of the most solid works from Hitchcock.
Rated 15 May 2011
thereeldealthereeldeal
Rated 14 Mar 2014
70
50th
An unspoken strength about Hitchcock movies is that the greatest ones have a memorable cast of characters. Strangers on a Train lacks this completely, with the exception of Robert Walker as Bruno Anthony, the insane villain. But even he's more silly than sinister.
Rated 14 Mar 2014
eastondEastonD
Rated 07 Dec 2010
86
78th
A shame Robert Walker wasn't in more shit, guy owned the screen.
Rated 07 Dec 2010
wezzoWezzo
Rated 21 Jan 2013
88
74th
A marvellously-plotted classic. The first fifteen minutes, setting up the rest of the film with that first conversation, are incredibly well-done, perhaps the best quarter-hour of any Hitchcock movie.
Rated 21 Jan 2013
karamazovkaramazov.
Rated 08 May 2019
49
64th
So ridiculous and implausible it kind of lost me for long stretches, which is saying something because I care almost nothing about plot, "believability," and other such superficial things in watching movies. The carousel scene was -so- outlandish and stupid though that I got interested again-- wonderfully percussive and almost Bressonian. Walker was great too, and almost reminded me of Andy Kaufman in a way.
Rated 08 May 2019
sammydeedgesammydeedge
Rated 15 Aug 2013
62
27th
Some bits have been a little warped over time but don't let that prevent you from enjoying this flick
Rated 15 Aug 2013

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