Rich and Strange
Seen it?1931 | 83 min | Comedy, Romance, Drama, Adventure
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 50% audience score and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter and people who need a good giggle. Low effort, high reward: just press play. Shelve it next to Is This Thing On?.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 23 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1931: an older pace and style.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
69% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
Our audience score: 50%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
- Henry KendallFred Hill
- Joan BarryEmily Hill
- Percy MarmontCommander Gordon
- Betty AmannThe Princess
- Elsie RandolphThe Old Maid
- Aubrey DexterColonel (uncredited)
- Hannah JonesMrs. Porter (uncredited)
- Arty AshShip Steward (uncredited)
- Bill ShineMan Eating on London Underground (uncredited)