Rope (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1948, Rope is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 81 minutes. “It begins with a shriek...it ends with a shot! From beginning to end, nothing ever held you like Alfred Hitchcock's ROPE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two men murder a man in cold blood for the thrills and invite his parents over for a celebration to prove they have committed the perfect crime, yet they also have to deal with their former schoolmaster, whom is becoming suspicious.
Who’s in it. Rope stars John Dall as Brandon Shaw, James Stewart as Rupert Cadell, Farley Granger as Phillip Morgan and Constance Collier as Mrs. Anita Atwater, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Rope sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $2.2M 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 Rope page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rope tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rope (1948)?
- In US, Rope 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 Rope worth watching?
- Rope holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rope?
- Rope stars John Dall, James Stewart, Farley Granger, Constance Collier and Douglas Dick.
- When was Rope released?
- Rope was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.