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Rear Window

Play trailer Poster for Rear Window PG 1954 1h 52m Mystery & Thriller Crime Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A newspaper photographer with a broken leg passes time recuperating by observing his neighbors through his window. He sees what he believes to be a murder, and decides to solve the crime himself. With the help of his nurse and wife, he tries to catch the murderer without being killed himself.
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Hitchcock exerted full potential of suspense in this masterpiece.

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Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com Nov 1, 2024
4/4
Rear Window is magnificent for a multitude of reasons. It has withstood the test of time, and no facet has lost an ounce of effectiveness. As a primer into Hitchcock’s vast, varied, and essential oeuvre, it is the perfect starting point. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide The Times (UK) Aug 29, 2022
Perhaps the most elegant and satisfying of Alfred Hitchcock’s thrillers... Go to Full Review Terry Hiller Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Jun 8, 2021
4/4
It's a great movie and it's a chance in a million to see a passionate Grace Kelly... She had so much class it would be easy to overlook that underlying heat which Hitchcock let play in this film. Go to Full Review Trace Thurman Horror Queers Podcast Aug 3, 2026
4/5
Hitchcock's masterclass in the economy of exposition. Go to Full Review Joe Lipsett Horror Queers Podcast Jul 31, 2026
4.5/5
There's a reason it's a classic. From Kelly's immaculate costumes to the gendered debate about marriage to Hitchcock's compelling camerawork, Rear Window is top tier Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Jul 24, 2026
4/4
Seldom has a film better captured the power of cinema than Rear Window. By transforming a massive, artificial soundstage into a microcosm of human behavior, Hitchcock elegantly integrates his pure technical showmanship with a thoughtful character study. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jo 2 days ago The movie itself was fantastic, the theater was clean, the seating was marvelously comfortable, and the staff were all very pleasant. Great expreience! See more Richard A G 2 days ago Hitchcock at his best! See more John O 2 days ago Amazing film. Gets better with age. See more Mac May 27, 2026 Love love love love! See more Mr. Hollywood Feb 20, 2025 Perfect movie. Entertaining and very well done. One of Alfred Hitchcocks best films. And oh my Grace Kelly is a sight See more Shane Oct 16, 2024 A true classic of cinema. One of the greatest movies ever created. Fantastic!! See more Read all reviews
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Alfred Hitchcock

Director

James Stewart

L.B. "Jeff" Jefferies

Grace Kelly

Lisa Carol Fremont

Wendell Corey

Det. Lt. Thomas J. Doyle

Raymond Burr

Mr. Lars Thorwald

Thelma Ritter

Stella

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Synopsis A newspaper photographer with a broken leg passes time recuperating by observing his neighbors through his window. He sees what he believes to be a murder, and decides to solve the crime himself. With the help of his nurse and wife, he tries to catch the murderer without being killed himself.
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Screenwriter
John Michael Hayes, Cornell Woolrich
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures, Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions, Patron Inc.
Rating
PG
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 1, 1954, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Aug 25, 2024
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 18, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.6M
Runtime
1h 52m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.37:1)
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