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Stranger on the Third Floor

6.519401h 4mMovieCrimeDramaMystery

Newspaper reporter Michael Ward plunges into a nightmare of guilt, fearing that his "evidence" has sentenced the wrong man to death.

DirectorBoris Ingster
WritersFrank Partos·Nathanael West
ProducerLee S. Marcus

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Boris Ingster

PLPeter Lorre
Peter Lorre
The Stranger
JMJohn McGuire
John McGuire
Michael Ward
MTMargaret Tallichet
Margaret Tallichet
Jane
CW
Charles Waldron
District Attorney
EJElisha Cook Jr.
Elisha Cook Jr.
Joe Briggs
CHCharles Halton
Charles Halton
Albert Meng
EGEthel Griffies
Ethel Griffies
Mrs. Kane
CCCliff Clark
Cliff Clark
Martin
OOOscar O'Shea
Oscar O'Shea
The Judge
ACAlec Craig
Alec Craig
Defense Attorney
OHOtto Hoffman
Otto Hoffman
Police Surgeon
BBBobby Barber
Bobby Barber
Giuseppe, the Italian Grocer (uncredited)

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Stranger on the Third Floor — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Stranger on the Third Floor?

Stranger on the Third Floor isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Stranger on the Third Floor on Netflix?

No, Stranger on the Third Floor is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

Is Stranger on the Third Floor on Amazon Prime Video?

Stranger on the Third Floor isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Stranger on the Third Floor for free?

Stranger on the Third Floor isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.