Movies About Hitchcock

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey, Thelma Ritter
Rated PG

Rear Window is a 1954 suspense-thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film follows professional photographer, L.B. Jefferies (Jimmy Stewart) who is confined to his wheelchair with a broken leg. To pass the time, he begins to observe his neighbors through the rear window of his apartment. He soon becomes convinced one of them has committed murder. With the help of his girlfriend Lisa Fremont (Grace Kelly) and insurance company detective, Lars Thorwald (Raymond Burr), Jefferies attempts to prove his suspicions. As Jefferies attempts to uncover the truth, he risks his own life as the murderer is determined to keep his crime a secret. Rear Window is a thrilling tale of courage and justice that is widely considered one of Hitchcock's best films.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin
Rated R

Psycho is a 1960 psychological horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and based on the novel of the same name by Robert Bloch. The film follows a secretary, Marion Crane, who is on the run after stealing $40,000 from her employer. She checks into a motel run by the eerie and mysterious Norman Bates, who seems to have some dark secrets. As Marion delves deeper into Bates' past, a series of violent and suspenseful events unfold, leading to a shocking conclusion. Psycho is considered one of Hitchcock's greatest films, and it's a classic of horror cinema.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes, Tom Helmore
Rated PG

Vertigo is a 1958 psychological thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It stars James Stewart as Scottie, a former San Francisco police detective who suffers from vertigo, an extreme fear of heights. After retiring from the police force, he is hired by an old friend, Gavin, to spy on Gavin's wife Madeleine, who Gavin believes is possessed by the spirit of an ancestor. Scottie begins to fall in love with Madeleine and tries to save her from her mysterious fate. He discovers that she is in fact a woman named Judy, who has assumed Madeleine's identity. Scottie is ultimately driven to the brink of madness as he attempts to unravel the mystery and save the woman he loves.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, Jessie Royce Landis
Rated Approved

North by Northwest is Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller about a New York advertising executive, Roger Thornhill (Cary Grant), who is mistaken for a government agent and pursued across the United States by a ruthless spy. Along the way, Thornhill is aided by a glamorous and mysterious woman, Eve Kendall (Eva Marie Saint). As Thornhill tries to clear his name and evade his pursuers, he finds himself in an increasingly dangerous and desperate situation. With its iconic train scene and its famous crop duster attack, North by Northwest is a suspenseful and exciting adventure that has become one of Hitchcock's most beloved films.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings, John Williams
Rated PG

Dial M for Murder is a 1954 mystery thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The story follows former tennis pro Tony Wendice, who plots to murder his wife Margot for her past infidelity. Tony devises a plan to kill her by hiring an old college acquaintance to strangle her, but his plan soon unravels when Margot fights back and Tony is charged with murder. With the help of a colleague, Tony attempts to manipulate the evidence to prove his innocence. The film stars Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings and John Williams. It was nominated for two Academy Awards in 1954 and was later adapted into a stage play.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders, Judith Anderson
Rated Approved

Rebecca is a 1940 American romantic psychological thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film is based on Daphne du Maurier's 1938 novel of the same name and stars Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine. The film follows a young woman who is hired as the companion of the wealthy and intimidating Mrs. Danvers at the estate of the recently deceased Maxim de Winter. The woman soon marries Maxim, her employer, and moves into his estate only to be haunted by the memory of his deceased first wife, Rebecca. As time passes, the woman begins to suspect that Rebecca had an affair, and she soon finds herself haunted by Rebecca’s presence and overwhelmed by her husband's dark secrets. The film is a classic Hitchcock thriller, full of suspense and mystery.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, Louis Calhern
Rated Not Rated

Notorious is a 1946 American thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, and Claude Rains. The film follows Alicia Huberman (Bergman), the daughter of a convicted Nazi spy, as she is recruited by a government agent (Grant) to infiltrate an organization of Nazis in Brazil. With the help of her former lover (Rains), Alicia infiltrates the group and discovers evidence of a secret uranium-smuggling plot. As she falls deeper and deeper into the dangerous world of espionage, Alicia must decide whom she can trust. The film culminates in a daring escape from the Nazis and a climactic rooftop chase scene. Notorious is considered one of Hitchcock's finest works and features some of the director's signature suspense and camera work.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring James Stewart, John Dall, Farley Granger, Dick Hogan
Rated Approved

Rope is a 1948 psychological thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Based on the 1929 play of the same name by Patrick Hamilton, the film follows two wealthy young men, Brandon and Phillip, who murder a mutual acquaintance, and then conceal the body in their apartment. Brandon and Phillip then invite their victim's friends and family over for a party, serving the body as the centerpiece. As the guests arrive, the killers' secret is challenged by an old friend of the victim who begins to suspect the truth. The tension builds as the evening progresses, and ultimately leads to a shocking climax.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Farley Granger, Robert Walker, Ruth Roman, Leo G. Carroll
Rated PG

Strangers on a Train is a classic Alfred Hitchcock thriller. It tells the story of two strangers, Guy Haines and Bruno Anthony, who meet on a train. Bruno suggests a "crisscross" murder plan—he will kill Guy's estranged wife, and in exchange Guy will kill Bruno's father. Guy politely declines, but soon finds himself being stalked by Bruno, who is intent on carrying out his half of the plan. In a tense, fast-paced cat and mouse game, Guy must use his wits to outsmart Bruno and stop him from committing the heinous crime. Along the way, there are plenty of twist and turns and Hitchcock's signature suspense and suspenseful direction.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Margaret Lockwood, Michael Redgrave, Paul Lukas, May Whitty
Rated Not Rated

The Lady Vanishes is a 1938 British suspense thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film is set in the pre-war Europe of the 1930s, and follows the story of a young woman named Iris (Margaret Lockwood) who meets a charming elderly woman named Miss Froy (Dame May Whitty) on a train. When Iris falls asleep and wakes up, Miss Froy has vanished, and no one on the train seems to remember her existence. Iris embarks on a search to find her, against the advice of her fellow traveler and love interest Gilbert (Michael Redgrave), and soon discovers a sinister international conspiracy is behind Miss Froy's disappearance. With the help of Gilbert and an eccentric cast of characters, Iris must face her fears and uncover the truth before it is too late.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotten, Macdonald Carey, Henry Travers
Rated Passed

Shadow of a Doubt is a psychological thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1943. The film follows young Charlie Newton (Teresa Wright) as she discovers her beloved uncle Charlie is a serial killer. After Uncle Charlie (Joseph Cotten) arrives in her small-town home of Santa Rosa, California, Charlie begins to notice strange behavior from her uncle. As she investigates, she discovers that he is being pursued by two detectives who believe he is the notorious "Merry Widow Murderer." Charlie soon realizes the danger posed by her uncle and must decide whether to turn him in or protect him. In the end, she chooses to protect him and the two escape to a new town, where Charlie discovers her newfound independence. Shadow of a Doubt is a suspenseful and gripping story of the psychological tension between love and morality.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll, Lucie Mannheim, Godfrey Tearle
Rated Approved

The 39 Steps is a 1935 British thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It stars Robert Donat as an innocent man who finds himself accused of murder and on the run with a mysterious woman, played by Madeleine Carroll. The two must work together to try and clear his name, while also trying to stay one step ahead of the police and a mysterious organization known as "The 39 Steps". Along the way, they must also evade the spies chasing them, while they uncover a plot to steal British military secrets. With its suspenseful plot, thrilling action, and inventive direction, The 39 Steps has become one of Hitchcock's most beloved and acclaimed films.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Tallulah Bankhead, John Hodiak, Walter Slezak, William Bendix
Rated Not Rated

Lifeboat is a 1944 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, set during World War II. After a British passenger ship is torpedoed by a German U-boat, a small group of survivors finds themselves in a lifeboat in the middle of the ocean with no supplies and limited resources. The group must contend with the cold, depleted rations, a dangerous stowaway, and their own personal differences in order to survive. Throughout the journey, the group must also battle raging storms, sharks, and the U-boat's crew, as well as their own guilt and fear of the enemy. Ultimately, the survivors are forced to make difficult decisions in order to ensure their survival.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette
Rated PG-13

The Birds is a 1963 American horror-thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and based on the novella of the same name by Daphne du Maurier. The film follows a wealthy socialite, Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren), who meets a lawyer named Mitch Brenner (Rod Taylor) in a bird shop and decides to follow him to his hometown of Bodega Bay, California. Once there, birds suddenly start attacking the townspeople in a series of escalating attacks. The film culminates in an all-out assault on the town by a vast flock of birds. The film is considered a landmark in Hitchcock's career and is widely regarded as one of the greatest horror films ever made.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Joel McCrea, Laraine Day, Herbert Marshall, George Sanders
Rated Passed

Foreign Correspondent is a 1940 thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film follows the story of an American reporter, Johnny Jones, sent to Europe to cover the events leading up to World War II. Along the way, he meets a variety of people involved in an international espionage plot, including an undercover agent, a Dutch diplomat and a human trafficker. His investigation leads him to uncover a sinister plan by powerful figures in the Dutch government to assassinate an exiled leader and use a secret peace treaty to control Europe. In order to expose the truth, Johnny must take on the forces of evil and risk his own life. With suspenseful scenes and a thrilling climax, Foreign Correspondent is a classic Hitchcock movie that explores the fragility of international relations during the precarious times of World War II.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Ingrid Bergman, Gregory Peck, Michael Chekhov, Leo G. Carroll
Rated Approved

Spellbound is a 1945 American psychological mystery thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It tells the story of psychiatrist Dr. Constance Petersen (Ingrid Bergman) who is drawn into a complex web of intrigue while trying to help an amnesia patient, John Ballantine (Gregory Peck), who may or may not be a murderer. As the two uncover clues to the man’s identity, they discover a larger conspiracy involving a deadly secret. With the help of her colleague Dr. Murchison (Leo G. Carroll) and the police, Constance must solve the mystery before it’s too late. Spellbound is a suspenseful and thrilling story that keeps the audience guessing until the very end.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis, John Williams
Rated PG

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Henry Fonda, Vera Miles, Anthony Quayle, Harold J. Stone
Rated Not Rated

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Jon Finch, Barry Foster, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Anna Massey
Rated R

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Cary Grant, Joan Fontaine, Cedric Hardwicke, Nigel Bruce
Rated Approved

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Montgomery Clift, Anne Baxter, Karl Malden, Brian Aherne
Rated Not Rated

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Priscilla Lane, Robert Cummings, Otto Kruger, Alan Baxter
Rated Passed

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Tippi Hedren, Sean Connery, Martin Gabel, Louise Latham
Rated PG

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Sylvia Sidney, Oskar Homolka, Desmond Tester, John Loder
Rated Not Rated

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring John Forsythe, Shirley MacLaine, Edmund Gwenn, Mildred Natwick
Rated PG