The Comfort of Strangers 1990
“A story of passionate obsession.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Networks
- Sovereign Pictures, Erre Produzioni, The Rank Organisation
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
What is The Comfort of Strangers?
Topic: Film "The Comfort of Strangers" (1990). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 107 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 1, 1990
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Studios
- Sovereign Pictures, Erre Produzioni, The Rank Organisation
- Revenue
- $1,244,381
- Genres
- Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10 from 133 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~107 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Sovereign Pictures, Erre Produzioni, The Rank Organisation
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Title: The Comfort of Strangers
Year: 1990
Genre: Psychological thriller
Director: Paul Schrader
Cast: Christopher Walken, Rupert Everett, Natasha Richardson, Helen Mirren
Screenplay: Harold Pinter
Source Material: Adapted from the 1981 novel of the same name by Ian McEwan
Plot: An Italian diplomat's son follows and seduces English lovers in Venice.
Runtime: 1h 47m
Rating: R
US Release Date: 04/01/1991
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“A gripping exploration of thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Comfort of Strangers worth watching?
The Comfort of Strangers holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 133 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Comfort of Strangers and when was it released?
The Comfort of Strangers is a feature film with a runtime of 107 minutes. It was released in 1990. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Comfort of Strangers?
The Comfort of Strangers was directed by Paul Schrader.
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