Psycho (1960): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1960 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 1960, Psycho is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 109 minutes. “The master of suspense moves his cameras into the icy blackness of the unexplored!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Die Sekretärin Marion Crane unterschlägt 40.000 Dollar und macht auf ihrer Flucht in einem abgelegenen Motel Station, das der eigentümliche Norman Bates leitet, der mit seiner Mutter im Haus neben dem Motel lebt. Als Marion sich frisch machen will, wird sie während des Duschens erstochen. Nachdem ein Privatdetektiv, der ihre Spur gefunden hatte, ebenfalls verschwindet, begeben sich Marions Freund Sam und ihre Schwester Lila auf die Suche. Im Bates Motel machen sie eine grausige Entdeckung.
Who’s in it. Psycho stars Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates, Janet Leigh as Marion Crane, Vera Miles as Lila Crane and John Gavin as Sam Loomis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Psycho sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $32M at the box office.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Psycho page.
If you liked it. Fans of Psycho tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Psycho (1960)?
- In USA, Psycho is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Psycho worth watching?
- Psycho holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Psycho?
- Psycho stars Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin and Martin Balsam.
- When was Psycho released?
- Psycho was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.