Rebecca (1940): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1940 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1940, Rebecca is a thriller, drama, mystery and liebesfilm film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 130 minutes. “The shadow of this woman darkened their love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eine junge Frau aus einfachen Verhältnissen trifft auf einer Reise an die Riviera auf den Adligen Maxim de Winter. Nach einer turbulenten Romanze und Heirat kehren beide auf den prachtvollen Landsitz Mandalay in England zurück. Hier muss sie feststellen, dass sie bei den Hausangestellten nicht unbedingt willkommen ist. De Winters Haushälterin, Mrs. Danvers, trägt ganz offensichtlich ein Geheimnis der verstorbenen ehemaligen Hausherrin Rebecca mit sich herum. Die frischgebackene Schlossherrin erfährt schließlich, dass ihr Mann als deren Mörder verdächtigt wird.
Who’s in it. Rebecca stars Joan Fontaine as Mrs. de Winter, Laurence Olivier as Maxim de Winter, George Sanders as Jack Favell and Judith Anderson as Mrs. Danvers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Rebecca has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Brew. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rebecca page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rebecca tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Rebecca (1940)?
- In USA, Rebecca is available to stream on Brew. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rebecca worth watching?
- Rebecca holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and liebesfilm. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rebecca?
- Rebecca stars Joan Fontaine, Laurence Olivier, George Sanders, Judith Anderson and Nigel Bruce.
- When was Rebecca released?
- Rebecca was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.