Rich and Strange

Rich and Strange

From Dale Collins’ romantic and exciting novel of the strange and lovely places of the world, unfolded before the wondering eyes of a simple London clerk and his wife — the magic of unexpected wealth.

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock

Produced by British International Pictures

193183 min5.4 / 10

A romantic comedy-drama about a couple's voyage of self-discovery that uses exotic travel and newfound wealth to expose the fragility of marriage and desire.

After receiving an advance inheritance, a bored London couple set off on a world cruise hoping to rejuvenate their marriage and escape their dull routine. But newfound wealth and freedom only expose deeper cracks in their relationship, as each becomes infatuated with someone else. Their journey through exotic ports and mounting disillusionment ultimately brings them face to face with the fragility—and resilience—of love.

Questions people ask

  • Is Rich and Strange scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Rich and Strange violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Rich and Strange sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Rich and Strange easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Does Rich and Strange end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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17/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity57

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise4

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love7

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Rich and Strange

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Rich and Strange

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Rich and Strange, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Rich and Strange, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Rich and Strange, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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