The 39 Steps (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2008, The 39 Steps is a thriller, adventure, mystery and tv movie film directed by James Hawes, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Richard Hannay, a mining engineer on holiday from the African colonies, finds London socialite life terribly dull. Yet it's more than he bargained for when a secret agent bursts into his room and entrusts him with a coded notebook, concerning the impending start of World War I. In no time both German agents and the British law are chasing him, ruthlessly coveting the Roman numerals code, which Hannay believes he must personally crack.
Who’s in it. The 39 Steps stars Rupert Penry-Jones as Richard Hanay, Lydia Leonard as Victoria Sinclair, David Haig as Sir George Sinclair and Patrick Malahide as Professor Fisher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The 39 Steps has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 39 Steps page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 39 Steps tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 39 Steps (2008)?
- In US, The 39 Steps is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The 39 Steps worth watching?
- The 39 Steps holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, adventure, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The 39 Steps?
- The 39 Steps stars Rupert Penry-Jones, Lydia Leonard, David Haig, Patrick Malahide and Patrick Kennedy.
- When was The 39 Steps released?
- The 39 Steps was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.