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A suburban architect loves his wife but is bored with his marriage and with his work, so he takes up with the neglected, married beauty who lives down the street.
An architect, Larry, is unhappy in his marriage and begins an affair with his neighbor, Maggie. His wife, Eve, suspects his infidelity. The film explores the complexities of their relationships and the emotional fallout of their choices. It delves into themes of marital dissatisfaction, desire, and the consequences of extramarital affairs.
Upon its release, 'Strangers When We Meet' received mixed reviews. While some critics praised its sophisticated exploration of adult relationships and its performances, particularly from Kim Novak, others found the film's pacing slow and its subject matter somewhat predictable for its time. The film was a moderate box office success.
Praised for its mature handling of complex adult relationships.
Kim Novak's performance as the restless neighbor was frequently highlighted.
Some reviewers found the narrative to be somewhat dated and slow-paced.
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The film was based on the 1958 novel of the same name by Evan Hunter, who also wrote the screenplay.
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When successful architect "Larry" (Kirk Douglas) meets bored "Maggie" (Kim Novak) at the school bus stop after dropping off their respective children, you can just tell that things are going to start smouldering! He's married to "Eve" (Barb...