Torn Curtain (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1966, Torn Curtain is a thriller, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 127 minutes. “It tears you apart with suspense!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the Cold War, an American scientist appears to defect to East Germany as part of a cloak and dagger mission to find the formula for a resin solution, but the plan goes awry when his fiancee, unaware of his motivation, follows him across the border.
Who’s in it. Torn Curtain stars Paul Newman as Michael Armstrong, Julie Andrews as Sarah Sherman, Hansjörg Felmy as Heinrich Gerhard and Ludwig Donath as Gustav Lindt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Torn Curtain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13M 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 Torn Curtain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Torn Curtain tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Torn Curtain (1966)?
- In US, Torn Curtain 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 Torn Curtain worth watching?
- Torn Curtain holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Torn Curtain?
- Torn Curtain stars Paul Newman, Julie Andrews, Hansjörg Felmy, Ludwig Donath and Wolfgang Kieling.
- When was Torn Curtain released?
- Torn Curtain was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.