Suspicion (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 1941, Suspicion is a thriller, mystery and romance film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 99 minutes. “In his arms she felt safety...in his absence, haunting dread!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wealthy, sheltered Lina McLaidlaw is swept off her feet by charming ne'er-do-well Johnnie Aysgarth. Though warned that Johnnie is little more than a fortune hunter, Lina marries him anyway and remains loyal to her irresponsible husband as he plows his way from one disreputable business scheme to another. Gradually Lina comes to the conclusion that Johnnie intends to kill her in order to collect her inheritance.
Who’s in it. Suspicion stars Cary Grant as John D. 'Johnnie' Aysgarth, Joan Fontaine as Lina McLaidlaw Aysgarth, Cedric Hardwicke as General McLaidlaw and Nigel Bruce as Gordon Cochrane 'Beaky' Thwaite, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Suspicion has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $4.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM 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 Suspicion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Suspicion tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Suspicion (1941)?
- In US, Suspicion is available to stream on TCM, 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 Suspicion worth watching?
- Suspicion holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Suspicion?
- Suspicion stars Cary Grant, Joan Fontaine, Cedric Hardwicke, Nigel Bruce and May Whitty.
- When was Suspicion released?
- Suspicion was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.
