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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night
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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
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Questions about Rear Window
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Is Rear Window worth watching?
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ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 93 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 100). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (89).
Is Rear Window okay for kids?
PGViolenceDisturbing imagery
Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is Rear Window good for date night?
and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night
Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Will Rear Window scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.
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 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 tropes for it, including Missed Him by That Much, Insatiable Newlyweds, and Failed Attempt at Drama.