Rear Window (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1998, Rear Window is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Jeff Bleckner, running about 89 minutes. “Who's watching who?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jason Kemp is a quadriplegic who passes the time spying on his neighbors from his window. By chance he catches one of them, Julian Thorpe, beating his wife and reports it to the police. He becomes certain that Julian has killed her, but fails to convince his nurse or his friends of any foul play.
Who’s in it. Rear Window stars Christopher Reeve as Jason Kemp, Daryl Hannah as Claudia Henderson, Robert Forster as Detective Charlie Moore and Ruben Santiago-Hudson as Antonio Fredericks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Rear Window has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rear Window page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rear Window tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rear Window (1998)?
- In US, Rear Window is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rear Window worth watching?
- Rear Window holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rear Window?
- Rear Window stars Christopher Reeve, Daryl Hannah, Robert Forster, Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Anne Twomey.
- When was Rear Window released?
- Rear Window was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.