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Rear Window is a 1954 American mystery thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and written by John Michael Hayes based on Cornell Woolrich 's 1942 short story It Had to Be Murder. Originally released by Paramount Pictures, the film stars James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey, Thelma Ritter, and Raymond Burr.
- $1 million
- September 1, 1954 (US)
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Franz Waxman
A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors and suspects one of them of murder. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this Oscar-nominated mystery film.
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- Mystery, Thriller
- Alfred Hitchcock
- 1954-09-01
Feb 20, 2000 · A classic Hitchcock thriller about a photographer who spies on his neighbors and suspects a murder. Read Roger Ebert's analysis of the film's themes, techniques and performances, and why it's a masterpiece of suspense and voyeurism.
A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and suspects one of them has murdered his wife. Read the full plot summary of this classic Hitchcock thriller, with details on the characters, the setting, and the suspense.
A newspaper photographer spies on his neighbors and witnesses a possible murder in this classic thriller. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or rent Rear Window online.
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- Mystery & Thriller
- PG
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A classic thriller by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Jimmy Stewart as a photographer who spies on his neighbors and witnesses a murder. Read Roger Ebert's analysis of the film's plot, structure, themes and impact, and watch the trailer and cast information.
