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Rebecca

1940·Movie
2h 10min·NR
83
GreatGoodWatch score

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Masterful craft, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline3
  • Scare3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The mind, mystery, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction10
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

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"Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again..."

Story of a young woman who marries a fascinating widower only to find out that she must live in the shadow of his former wife, Rebecca, who died mysteriously several years earlier. The young wife must come to grips with the terrible secret of her handsome, cold husband, Max De Winter. She must also deal with the jealous, obsessed Mrs. Danvers, the housekeeper, who will not accept her as the mistress of the house.
Gothic Psychological ThrillerClassic HollywoodHaunting MysteryIntense Character StudyMasterful DirectionPeriod DramaShadowy RomanceObsessive DynamicsSlow-Burn Tension

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Rebecca legally?

Rebecca is included with a subscription to Brew in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Filmzie, and YOW.tv. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rebecca worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8 and Metacritic 86). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rebecca rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Rebecca?

2 h 10 min

Rebecca runs 2 h 10 min.

Is Rebecca based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rebecca?

Critics86
Audiences82

Yes. Critics average 86 and audiences 82 out of 100, so both groups see Rebecca much the same way.

What language is Rebecca in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rebecca?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rebecca in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rebecca use?

Adaptational VillainyPrim and Proper BunDeath by AdaptationFoilComically Missing the PointEvil Sounds DeepAdaptational Context ChangeI Need a Freaking DrinkWham LineSmug SnakeCreator CameoAccidental Murderand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Rebecca, including Adaptational Villainy, Prim and Proper Bun, Death by Adaptation.