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Hitchcock

2012·Movie
1h 38min·PG-13

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

A real life story, show business, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Behind every Psycho is a great woman.

Following his great success with "North by Northwest," director Alfred Hitchcock makes a daring choice for his next project: an adaptation of Robert Bloch's novel "Psycho." When the studio refuses to back the picture, Hitchcock decides to pay for it himself in exchange for a percentage of the profits. His wife, Alma Reville, has serious reservations about the film but supports him nonetheless. Still, the production strains the couple's marriage.
BiopicFilmmakingHollywood HistoryMarital DramaPsychological PortraitBehind-the-ScenesCreative ProcessCharacter StudyIconic DirectorDrama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Hitchcock

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Where can I stream Hitchcock legally?

Hitchcock is included with a subscription to Netflix and Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hitchcock worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hitchcock rated?

PG-13Strong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.

How long is Hitchcock?

1 h 38 min

Hitchcock runs 1 h 38 min.

Is Hitchcock based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hitchcock?

Critics57
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate Hitchcock higher (65) than critics (57). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Hitchcock a box office hit?

Budget$16 million
Box office$27 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $16 million to make and earned $27 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is Hitchcock in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Hitchcock?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hitchcock in 87 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hitchcock use?

Jerk with a Heart of GoldSleeping SingleWriting Around TrademarksEven Bad Men Love Their MamasShown Their WorkThe Peeping TomTranquil FuryMistaken for CheatingAdapted OutActually Pretty FunnyGood Adultery, Bad AdulteryBreaking the Fourth Walland 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 storytelling tropes for Hitchcock, including Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Sleeping Single, Writing Around Trademarks.