Strangers on a Train
“It starts with a shriek of a train whistle... and ends with shrieking excitement!”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Carol Burnett explains how Alfred Hitchcock's 'Strangers on a Train' got her firedOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-05-02
Top Cast
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Farley Granger
Guy Haines
Ruth Roman
Anne Morton
Robert Walker
Bruno Antony
Leo G. Carroll
Senator Morton
Patricia Hitchcock
Barbara Morton
Kasey Rogers
Miriam Haines
Marion Lorne
Mrs. Antony
Jonathan Hale
Mr. Antony
Howard St. John
Captain Turley
John Brown
Prof. Collins
Norma Varden
Mrs. Cunningham
Robert Gist
Leslie Hennessey
Brooks Benedict
Tennis Umpire (uncredited)
John Doucette
Detective Hammond (uncredited)
Harry Hines
Man Under Merry-Go-Round (uncredited)
Alfred Hitchcock
Man Boarding Train Carrying Double Bass (uncredited)
Paul McGuire
Train Passenger (uncredited)
Oliver Cross
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 1, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.83x
+$5.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond Chandler, Czenzi Ormonde
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- Strangers on a Train
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Transatlantic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Raymond Chandler, Czenzi Ormonde, Patricia Highsmith, Whitfield Cook
Dimitri Tiomkin
Robert Burks
William H. Ziegler
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
Raymond Chandler
Screenplay
Czenzi Ormonde
Screenplay
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Robert Burks
Director of Photography
William H. Ziegler
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strangers on a Train
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strangers on a Train about?
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.
Who directed Strangers on a Train?
Strangers on a Train was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Strangers on a Train?
The principal cast of Strangers on a Train includes Farley Granger, Ruth Roman, Robert Walker, Leo G. Carroll, Patricia Hitchcock.
When was Strangers on a Train released and how long is it?
Strangers on a Train was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Strangers on a Train?
Strangers on a Train had a reported production budget of $1.2M and grossed $7M at the worldwide box office (5.83 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Strangers on a Train?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strangers on a Train was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
Is Strangers on a Train based on a book or true story?
Strangers on a Train is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Patricia Highsmith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strangers on a Train?
Strangers on a Train holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).