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Rear Window (1954)

โ€œIt only takes one witness to spoil the perfect crime.โ€

8.3/10 ยท 7,347 votes 1h 53m pg ThrillerDramaMystery

#2 of 12 films from 1954 #15 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock ยท Written by John Michael Hayes

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Overview

A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.

Cast

James Stewartas L.B. Jefferies
Grace Kellyas Lisa Fremont
Wendell Coreyas Thomas Doyle
Thelma Ritteras Stella
Raymond Burras Lars Thorwald
Judith Evelynas Miss Lonelyhearts
Ross Bagdasarianas Songwriter
Georgine Darcyas Miss Torso
Sara Berneras Woman on Fire Escape
Frank Cadyas Man on Fire Escape
Jesslyn Faxas Miss Hearing Aid
Rand Harperas Newlywed
Irene Winstonas Emma Thorwald
Havis Davenportas Newlywed

Facts

Release dateAugust 1, 1954
Runtime113 min (1h 53m) โ€” about the same as the 1954 average of 113 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$1,000,000
Box office$37,042,336 (37.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0047396

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Questions

How long is Rear Window?
Rear Window runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Is Rear Window worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.3/10 across 7,347 votes, which places it #2 of 12 films released in 1954 in this index (top 92%) and #15 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Rear Window?
Rear Window was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Psycho (1960), Vertigo (1958), Dial M for Murder (1954).
Who stars in Rear Window?
James Stewart as L.B. Jefferies; Grace Kelly as Lisa Fremont; Wendell Corey as Thomas Doyle; Thelma Ritter as Stella; Raymond Burr as Lars Thorwald; Judith Evelyn as Miss Lonelyhearts.
What is Rear Window rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Rear Window?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/130111.

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