Hitchcock (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2012, Hitchcock is a drama film directed by Sacha Gervasi, running about 98 minutes. “Behind every Psycho is a great woman.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following his great success with "North by Northwest," director Alfred Hitchcock makes a daring choice for his next project: an adaptation of Robert Bloch's novel "Psycho." When the studio refuses to back the picture, Hitchcock decides to pay for it himself in exchange for a percentage of the profits. His wife, Alma Reville, has serious reservations about the film but supports him nonetheless. Still, the production strains the couple's marriage.
Who’s in it. Hitchcock stars Anthony Hopkins as Alfred Hitchcock, Helen Mirren as Alma Reville, Scarlett Johansson as Janet Leigh and James D'Arcy as Anthony Perkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Hitchcock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $23.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel 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 Hitchcock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hitchcock tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hitchcock (2012)?
- In US, Hitchcock is available to stream on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel, 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 Hitchcock worth watching?
- Hitchcock holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hitchcock?
- Hitchcock stars Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson, James D'Arcy and Jessica Biel.
- When was Hitchcock released?
- Hitchcock was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.