Rear Window
"It only takes one witness to spoil the perfect crime."
Originally released in 1954. Rear Window is a thriller/mystery film. directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly, and Wendell Corey
Synopsis
A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (6,955 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Box Office
$37M
37.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Ross Bagdasarian
as Songwriter
Georgine Darcy
as Miss Torso
Sara Berner
as Woman on Fire Escape
Frank Cady
as Man on Fire Escape
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
- Revenue
- $37,042,336
Production Companies
- Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rear Window about?
A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.
Who directed Rear Window?
Rear Window was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
How long is Rear Window?
Rear Window has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Rear Window released?
Rear Window was released on August 1, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rear Window?
The main cast of Rear Window includes James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey, Thelma Ritter, Raymond Burr.
Is Rear Window worth watching?
Rear Window has a user rating of 8.3/10 based on 6,955 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.