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Dial M for Murder

1954Movie1 h 45 minPG

CrimeThriller
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic758.2Rotten Tomatoes90%92%

A nerve-racking, gripping thriller movie about crime and everyday modern life, with standout direction and storytelling.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Is this the man she was waiting for... or the man who was waiting for her?

When her American lover visits London, a wealthy woman’s jealous husband hatches a plan to murder her and inherit her fortune.

Feels like

  • Classic Hitchcock Thriller
  • Taut Suspense
  • Confined Setting
  • Psychological Manipulation
  • Clever Plotting
  • Marital Intrigue
  • Deceptive Characters
  • Mid-Century London
  • Masterful Direction

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Alfred Hitchcock
Written by
Frederick Knott
Produced by
Alfred Hitchcock
Music by
Dimitri Tiomkin

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 29, 1954 · 1 h 45 min · PG

Released
May 29, 1954
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
55 countries

Tropes

I Have Many Names, Reverse Whodunnit, Police Are Useless +9

  • I Have Many Names
  • Reverse Whodunnit
  • Police Are Useless
  • Tragic Villain
  • Unspoken Plan Guarantee
  • Assassin Outclassin'
  • Paddleball Shot
  • Mystery Writer Detective
  • Lingerie Scene
  • A Deadly Affair
  • Fourth Wall Psych
  • Pretty in Mink

12 of 57 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Dial M for Murder?"

Questions about Dial M for Murder

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dial M for Murder?

KanopyFlixHousePlexFawesomeXumo PlayIndieFlix ShortsTubi TV

In the United States, Dial M for Murder streams on IndieFlix Shorts, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, FlixHouse, Plex, Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Dial M for Murder worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 75).

Is Dial M for Murder okay for kids?

PGViolence

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

What tropes does Dial M for Murder use?

I Have Many NamesReverse WhodunnitPolice Are UselessTragic VillainUnspoken Plan GuaranteeAssassin Outclassin'Paddleball ShotMystery Writer DetectiveLingerie SceneA Deadly AffairFourth Wall PsychPretty in Minkand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 tropes for it, including I Have Many Names, Reverse Whodunnit, and Police Are Useless.