Peeping Tom (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1960, Peeping Tom is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Michael Powell, running about 101 minutes. “What made this the most diabolical murder weapon ever used?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Loner Mark Lewis works at a film studio during the day and, at night, takes racy photographs of women. Also he's making a documentary on fear, which involves recording the reactions of victims as he murders them. He befriends Helen, the daughter of the family living in the apartment below his, and he tells her vaguely about the movie he is making.
Who’s in it. Peeping Tom stars Karlheinz Böhm as Mark Lewis, Moira Shearer as Vivian, Anna Massey as Helen Stephens and Maxine Audley as Mrs. Stephens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Peeping Tom has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $84K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix, BFI Player Amazon Channel and Chilling 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 Peeping Tom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Peeping Tom tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Peeping Tom (1960)?
- In US, Peeping Tom is available to stream on Cultpix, BFI Player Amazon Channel and Chilling, 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 Peeping Tom worth watching?
- Peeping Tom holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Peeping Tom?
- Peeping Tom stars Karlheinz Böhm, Moira Shearer, Anna Massey, Maxine Audley and Brenda Bruce.
- When was Peeping Tom released?
- Peeping Tom was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.