The Strange Ones (1950)
Les Enfants terribles
Overview
Elisabeth and her brother Paul live isolated from much of the world after Paul is injured in a snowball fight. As a coping mechanism, the two conjure up a hermetic dream of their own making. Their relationship, however, isn't exactly wholesome. Jealousy and a malevolent undercurrent intrude on their fantasy when Elisabeth invites the strange Agathe to stay with them -- and Paul is immediately attracted to her.
Where to watch The Strange Ones
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +2 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Canal VOD +2 |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte | — | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, Apple TV, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
| South Korea | — | wavve | — |
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What is The Strange Ones about?
Elisabeth and her brother Paul live isolated from much of the world after Paul is injured in a snowball fight. As a coping mechanism, the two conjure up a hermetic dream of their own making. Their relationship, however, isn't exactly wholesome. Jealousy and a malevolent undercurrent intrude on their fantasy when Elisabeth invites the strange Agathe to stay with them -- and Paul is immediately attracted to her. The Strange Ones is a Drama movie, released on 1950-03-29, runtime 107 minutes.
Is The Strange Ones worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Strange Ones 6.6 out of 10 from 125 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Strange Ones?
In the United States, The Strange Ones streams on Criterion Channel. The table on this page lists 7 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jean-Pierre Melville
Cast
- Nicole Stéphane as Elisabeth
- Édouard Dermithe as Paul
- Renée Cosima as Dargelos / Agathe
- Jacques Bernard as Gerard
- Jean Cocteau as Narrator (voice)
- Melvyn Martin as Michael
- Maria Cyliakus as Mother
- Jean-Marie Robain as Headmaster
- Maurice Revel as Doctor
- Rachel Devirys
- Adeline Aucoc as Mariette
- Emile Mathys as Vice Principal
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