Dial M for Murder (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1954, Dial M for Murder is a thriller and crime film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 105 minutes. “Is this the man she was waiting for... or the man who was waiting for her?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-tennis pro carries out a plot to have his wife murdered after discovering she is having an affair, and assumes she will soon leave him for the other man anyway. When things go wrong, he improvises a new plan—to frame her for murder instead.
Who’s in it. Dial M for Murder stars Ray Milland as Tony Wendice, Grace Kelly as Margot Wendice, Robert Cummings as Mark Halliday and John Williams as Chief Inspector Hubbard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Dial M for Murder sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon 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 Dial M for Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dial M for Murder tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dial M for Murder (1954)?
- In US, Dial M for Murder is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon 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 Dial M for Murder worth watching?
- Dial M for Murder holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dial M for Murder?
- Dial M for Murder stars Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings, John Williams and Anthony Dawson.
- When was Dial M for Murder released?
- Dial M for Murder was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.