North by Northwest (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1959, North by Northwest is a thriller, adventure and mystery film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 136 minutes. “It's a deadly game of "tag" and Cary Grant is "it"!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Advertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.
Who’s in it. North by Northwest stars Cary Grant as Roger O. Thornhill, Eva Marie Saint as Eve Kendall, James Mason as Phillip Vandamm and Jessie Royce Landis as Clara Thornhill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, North by Northwest sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $13.3M 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 North by Northwest page.
If you liked it. Fans of North by Northwest tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch North by Northwest (1959)?
- In US, North by Northwest 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 North by Northwest worth watching?
- North by Northwest holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, adventure and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in North by Northwest?
- North by Northwest stars Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, Jessie Royce Landis and Leo G. Carroll.
- When was North by Northwest released?
- North by Northwest was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.