Redwarmin This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place

Breakinger A Brilliant Conflict

Sammy-Jo Cervantes There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Jenni Devyn Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.

HotToastyRag This film reminded me of The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit, because both protagonists are family men in the suburbs with no real complaints, but they still feel unhappy. Kirk Douglas plays the lead in Strangers When We Meet, and although he's a successful architect with a loving wife and two sons, he's restless, or something. I really couldn't understand why he came on so strongly and suddenly to Kim Novak. Yes, she's beautiful and has an incredible figure, but was there any other reason besides physical attraction for him to stray? Kim is also a family woman, and although she resists his advances at first, she gives in pretty easily to what is obviously an invitation to an affair. Barbara Rush, Kirk Douglas's wife, is the shining star in the film. She gives so much, and stuffs her feelings to save her family, so when she finally explodes, it's cathartic for the audience as well. If I didn't think the viewers were supposed to sympathize with her character, I wouldn't have liked the movie at all, since the romance between the two leads is very difficult to root for. Walter Matthau costars as a nosy neighbor, and although you'll at first get a chuckle out of him because his character is named Felix, you'll soon see he's not the comic relief. He's cold, cunning, and practically frightening-but his character is very necessary to the plot!If watching two beautiful people fall in lust is enough entertainment for you, you'll probably really like Strangers When We Meet. For me, the supporting characters made it worthwhile, but it isn't really a movie I'll want to watch again.

williwaw Kim Novak was the quintessential movie star of her era and this film a heartbreaking drama directed by Kim Novak's then beau Richard Quine showcases the great star. Co starring Kirk Douglas, and Walter Matthau the film is well acted, and I love seeing it every time it is on TV.Kim Novak at the time of the filming was #1 Box Office Female Star in the world and incredibly beautiful. Kirk Douglas rugged manliness plays off the sultry Novak well, and Walter Matthau in an early role is wonderful. Matthau years later would compliment Novak saying he learned more about Movie Acting from Kim Novak then from any other actress or actor. Quite A compliment.This is a great movie and I wish they made movies like this today.Strangers When We Meet is the apothesis of the career of Kim Novak.

Rastamon41 I was surfing the net and saw this movie on Ebay, decided to buy it since I could not find it in the video store. I was surprise this is a good movie, Kim Novak was fabulous, look fabulous in this movie. The love relationship between her character and the Kirk Douglas's character was flawless, stupid but yet flawless. I can't understand why a man would like his beautiful and loving wife play by Barbara Rush to have an affair with another woman, when that woman told him up front that she doesn't want to leave her husband, even though he was willing to leave his wife for her. It was obvious from the beginning, all she want was some attention that her busy husband failed to give her. You know that in the end, they will just end up hurting each other and their individual families. Any woman who would leave her husband just for sex, would do it again when the new husband becomes busy or the thrill of sneaking around becomes dull. At the end of the movie, the last scene suggest she would do it again. This is an excellent movie from two still living legend.

cotaboy1 I echo the sentiment of the other reviewer. This is so much more than a soap opera...I caught this movie on the late show about 20 years ago and if recall correctly, was going through the end of a relationship at the time. The movie struck a chord, though frankly I'm not sure why I received it's message so deeply. This is my favorite Kirk Douglas movie by far. Kirk is not known for subtlety but he's great here.I typically judge movies by their ring of truth, and this one has it in spades.A must see...