The Comfort of Strangers (1991): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Comfort of Strangers is a 1991 drama thriller directed by Paul Schrader, starring Helen Mirren, Christopher Walken and Rupert Everett. It is based on The Comfort of Strangers by Ian McEwan. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cannon Film Distributors
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Comfort of Strangers About?
The premise of The Comfort of Strangers without spoilers, adapted from The Comfort of Strangers by Ian McEwan. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While vacationing in Venice, an English couple struggles to reconnect and confronts unsettling undercurrents within the city. A captivating stranger introduces them to a disturbing world, challenging their values and blurring the lines between reality and illusion. Their encounter leads them down a dangerous path, forcing them to question their relationship and confront hidden desires.
The Comfort of Strangers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- drugged beverage
- male nudity
- male objectification
- male pubic hair
- dangerous friend
- erotica
- dysfunctional marriage
- sexual fantasy
- champagne
- pubic hair
- sunset
- based on novel
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- independent film
- gay slur
- stranger
- husband wife relationship
- vacation
- seduction
- voyeur
- sleeping nude
- venice italy
- sex
- photograph
- obsession
- female nudity
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- italy
- scene during opening credits
- vacation gone wrong
- couple
- erotic thriller
- female star appears nude
- wine
- restaurant
- mirror
- psycho thriller
- throat slit
- murder
- standing on a balcony
- philosophy
- neck pain
- female rear nudity
- female topless nudity
- marriage
- investigation
- culture clash
- cross cultural relations
- ice cream
- eating ice cream
- soccer
The Comfort of Strangers Cast
Helen Mirren leads the cast, with Christopher Walken and Rupert Everett. Directed by Paul Schrader; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Paul Schrader
Also Starring in The Comfort of Strangers
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The Comfort of Strangers Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Comfort of Strangers 61 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
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The Comfort of Strangers Plot Summary
What happens in The Comfort of Strangers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As they wandered through the captivating city of Venice for the second time, the unmarried English couple, Colin and Mary, were unknowingly caught in the lens of a mysterious photographer. During a relaxed dinner, Mary’s curiosity compelled her to ask Colin about his relationship with her two children from a previous marriage. As fate would have it, they meandered through the charming, winding streets of Venice, where they encountered Robert, a sophisticated British-Italian gentleman, who graciously offered to guide them to his renowned bar.
Full summary
The whole story of The Comfort of Strangers, scene by scene
The Comfort of Strangers Box Office
The Comfort of Strangers grossed $1.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.2M
- US & Canada
- $1.2M
The Comfort of Strangers Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Comfort of Strangers.
How Well Do You Know The Comfort of Strangers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which city do Colin and Mary find themselves vacationing?
The Comfort of Strangers Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Утешение незнакомцев” and “Estranha Sedução”.
- Also known as
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- Утешение незнакомцев
- Estranha Sedução
- 迷情杀机
- 陌生人的安慰
- Netter i Venezia
- Cortesie per gli ospiti
- El placer de los extraños
- Étrange séduction
- Der Trost von Fremden
- תשוקה זרה
- Ξένοι στην Βενετία
- 陌生人的慰藉
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- Idegenek Velencében
- Podivná pohostinnost
- Удобни непознати
- Uma Estranha Passagem em Veneza
- Wszystko dla gości
- Yabancı Kucak
- Утешение чужаков
- 베니스의 열정
- Främlingars tröst
- Втіха чужинців (Комфорт подорожніх)
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The Comfort of Strangers FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Comfort of Strangers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Comfort of Strangers?
The Comfort of Strangers runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was The Comfort of Strangers released?
The Comfort of Strangers was released on April 1, 1991.
Who directed The Comfort of Strangers?
The Comfort of Strangers was directed by Paul Schrader.
More films by Paul Schrader Who is in the cast of The Comfort of Strangers?
The Comfort of Strangers stars Helen Mirren, Christopher Walken and Rupert Everett, among 10 credited actors.
How much did The Comfort of Strangers make at the box office?
The Comfort of Strangers grossed $1.2 million worldwide.
How is The Comfort of Strangers rated?
The Comfort of Strangers has 61 on Metacritic.
Is The Comfort of Strangers based on a book?
Yes. The Comfort of Strangers is adapted from The Comfort of Strangers by Ian McEwan.
Does The Comfort of Strangers have a post-credit scene?
No. The Comfort of Strangers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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