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Once You Meet a Stranger

Once You Meet a Stranger

Once You Meet a Stranger
1996 1h 36m3.0

Once You Meet a Stranger

ThrillerTV Movie
3.0

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This television remake of Alfred Hitchcock's "Strangers on a Train" (1951) follows the same story, but has changed the genders of the lead characters from male to female. Sheila Gaines is a former child star whose first husband is unwilling to give her a divorce. A chance meeting with Margo Anthony on a train leads to a conversation where the mentally unstable Margo, who hates her mother, suggests that they swap murders, so as to solve their problems. Although she thinks nothing of the conversation, Sheila's life takes a surprising turn when her husband is murdered by Margo. Now Margo wants Sheila to do her part of "the deal." With the police on her tail and Margo constantly in her face, Sheila must find a way out of this tangled web.

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DirectorTommy Lee Wallace
StatusReleased
ReleasedSeptember 25, 1996
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 36m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 3.0 / 10
IMDb⭐ 4.6 / 10
Votes2
GenresThriller, TV Movie
StudioWarner Bros. Television, Michael Filerman Productions

Cast

Jacqueline Bisset

Jacqueline Bisset

Sheila Gaines

Nick Mancuso

Nick Mancuso

Aaron

Theresa Russell

Theresa Russell

Margo Anthony

Art Bonilla

Art Bonilla

Porter

Kathryne Dora Brown

Kathryne Dora Brown

Skeptic

Celeste Holm

Celeste Holm

Clara

Mimi Kennedy

Mimi Kennedy

Connie

Richard Doyle

Richard Doyle

Mr. Anthony

Robert Desiderio

Robert Desiderio

Andy Stahl

Matthew Carey

Matthew Carey

Anne Gee Byrd

Anne Gee Byrd

Judge Lea Cole

Peter Haskell

Peter Haskell

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Sheila Kay

Lolly

Mark Kiely

Mark Kiely

Bartender

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Hansford Rowe

Mr. Anderson

Alexandra Smothers

Alexandra Smothers

Foxy Lady

Nils Allen Stewart

Nils Allen Stewart

Hawker

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Symba

Foxy Friend

Gretchen Wyler

Gretchen Wyler

Mrs. Anthony

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Neil Vipond

Mr. Cunningham

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Jennie Vaughn

Billie

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Raymond D. Turner

Helpful Cop

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Frequently Asked Questions about Once You Meet a Stranger

Where can I watch Once You Meet a Stranger?

Once You Meet a Stranger (1996) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Once You Meet a Stranger about?

This television remake of Alfred Hitchcock's "Strangers on a Train" (1951) follows the same story, but has changed the genders of the lead characters from male to female. Sheila Gaines is a former child star whose first husband is unwilling to give her a divorce. A chance meeting...

Who directed Once You Meet a Stranger?

Once You Meet a Stranger (1996) was directed by Tommy Lee Wallace. The film is a Thriller, TV Movie production with a runtime of 1h 36m, rated 3.0/10.

How long is Once You Meet a Stranger?

Once You Meet a Stranger runs 1h 36m (96 minutes total). Audience rating: 3.0/10 from 2 votes. Genre: Thriller, TV Movie.

Is Once You Meet a Stranger worth watching?

Once You Meet a Stranger is rated 3.0/10 by 2 viewers — below average. A good pick for Thriller and TV Movie fans.