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Rear Window

1954·Movie
1h 53min·PG
IMDb8.4Metacritic1008.7Rotten Tomatoes99%95%

Where to watch

PhiloYouTube TV

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Rear Window fingerprint

Masterful craft, high energy.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension10
  • Scare6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Mystery, everyday modern life, and crime

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

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and performances

  • Direction10
  • Narrative Structure10
  • Intrigue10

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing9
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

It only takes one witness to spoil the perfect crime.

A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.
Masterpiece of SuspenseClaustrophobic ThrillerVoyeuristic MysteryHitchcockian TensionSingle Location DramaPsychological ObservationClassic Noir AestheticEthical DilemmaCinematic Puzzle

Crew

Directed by:
Alfred Hitchcock, Herbert Coleman
Written by:
John Michael Hayes, Cornell Woolrich
Composed by:
Franz Waxman, Harry Lindgren, John Cope

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Rear Window

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rear Window legally?

PhiloYouTube TV

Rear Window is included with a subscription to Philo and YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rear Window worth watching?

93
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 93/100 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rear Window rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Rear Window?

1 h 53 min

Rear Window runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rear Window?

Critics100
Audiences89

Not quite. Critics rate Rear Window higher (100) than audiences (89). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Rear Window a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$37 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $37 million worldwide, 37.0 times its budget.

What language is Rear Window in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rear Window?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rear Window in 94 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rear Window use?

Missed Him by That MuchInsatiable NewlywedsFailed Attempt at DramaPair the SparesKuleshov EffectMood KillerThe Peeping TomDidn't Think This ThroughSomething Else Also RisesPolice Are UselessInsistent TerminologyNot So Above It Alland 89 more

TV Tropes lists 101 storytelling tropes for Rear Window, including Missed Him by That Much, Insatiable Newlyweds, Failed Attempt at Drama.