The Comfort of Strangers (1990)

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A story of passionate obsession.

An Italian diplomat's son follows and seduces English lovers in Venice.

• Released: 1990-11-01
• Genres: Thriller, Drama, Crime, Fantasy
• Runtime: 1h 47m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 5.9/10 from 132 votes

Directed by Paul Schrader.

Top cast

• Christopher Walken as Robert
• Rupert Everett as Colin
• Natasha Richardson as Mary
• Helen Mirren as Caroline
• Manfredi Aliquò as Concierge
• David Ford as Waiter
• Daniel Franco as Waiter
• Rossana Canghiari as Hotel Maid
• Fabrizio Sergenti Castellani as Bar Manager
• Giancarlo Previati as First Policeman

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Where to watch The Comfort of Strangers

• United States: stream on Criterion Channel; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
• United Kingdom: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
• Canada: stream on Criterion Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
• Australia: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads

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