The Window (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1949, The Window is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Ted Tetzlaff, running about 73 minutes. “Through the Window He Saw it...but no one would believe him...no one except the Killers!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An imaginative boy who frequently makes things up witnesses a murder, but can't get his parents or the police to believe him. The only people taking him seriously are the killers - who live upstairs, know that he saw what they did, and are out to permanently silence him.
Who’s in it. The Window stars Bobby Driscoll as Tommy Woodry, Barbara Hale as Mary Woodry, Arthur Kennedy as Ed Woodry and Paul Stewart as Joe Kellerson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Window has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Window page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Window tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Window (1949)?
- In US, The Window is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Window worth watching?
- The Window holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Window?
- The Window stars Bobby Driscoll, Barbara Hale, Arthur Kennedy, Paul Stewart and Ruth Roman.
- When was The Window released?
- The Window was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.