The Key to Rebecca (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1985, The Key to Rebecca is an action, thriller and war film directed by David Hemmings, running about 197 minutes. “A ruthless Nazi spy. A fearless army major. One had a cause. The other, a conscience. Both had a secret worth dying for.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. From master storyteller and best-selling author, Ken Follett, comes the exotic spy-thriller based on true events. North Africa, Summer of 1942 — master spy, Alex Wolff is on a mission to send General Erwin Rommel's advancing army the secrets that would unlock the doors to Cairo... and the ultimate Nazi triumph in the war. Wolff's pursuer, Major Vandarn, engages the seductive charm of Elene Fontana to lure him into range for what is to be a startling and explosive confrontation.
Who’s in it. The Key to Rebecca stars Cliff Robertson as Maj. William Vandam, David Soul as Alex Wolff, Season Hubley as Elene Fontana and Lina Raymond as Sonja El Aram, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Key to Rebecca has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Key to Rebecca page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Key to Rebecca tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Key to Rebecca (1985)?
- In US, The Key to Rebecca is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Key to Rebecca worth watching?
- The Key to Rebecca holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Key to Rebecca?
- The Key to Rebecca stars Cliff Robertson, David Soul, Season Hubley, Lina Raymond and Anthony Quayle.
- When was The Key to Rebecca released?
- The Key to Rebecca was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 197 minutes.