Sabotage (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1937, Sabotage is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 77 minutes. “… A bomb plot … A killing … Justice” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Karl Anton Verloc and his wife own a small cinema in a quiet London suburb where they live seemingly happily. But Mrs. Verloc does not know that her husband has a secret that will affect their relationship and threaten her teenage brother's life.
Who’s in it. Sabotage stars Sylvia Sidney as Mrs. Verloc, Oskar Homolka as Karl Verloc - Her Husband, Desmond Tester as Stevie - Her Young Brother and John Loder as Ted, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Sabotage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and 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 Sabotage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sabotage tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sabotage (1937)?
- In US, Sabotage is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and 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 Sabotage worth watching?
- Sabotage holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sabotage?
- Sabotage stars Sylvia Sidney, Oskar Homolka, Desmond Tester, John Loder and Joyce Barbour.
- When was Sabotage released?
- Sabotage was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.