Saboteur (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1942, Saboteur is a thriller, war and mystery film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 108 minutes. “Unmasking The Man Behind Your Back!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Aircraft factory worker Barry Kane flees across the United States after he is wrongly accused of starting the fire that killed his best friend.
Who’s in it. Saboteur stars Priscilla Lane as Pat Martin, Robert Cummings as Barry Kane, Otto Kruger as Charles Tobin and Alan Baxter as Freeman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Saboteur has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US 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 Saboteur page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saboteur tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saboteur (1942)?
- In US, Saboteur 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 Saboteur worth watching?
- Saboteur holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, war and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saboteur?
- Saboteur stars Priscilla Lane, Robert Cummings, Otto Kruger, Alan Baxter and Clem Bevans.
- When was Saboteur released?
- Saboteur was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.