Rebecca (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1940, Rebecca is a thriller, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 130 minutes. “The shadow of this woman darkened their love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Story of a young woman who marries a fascinating widower only to find out that she must live in the shadow of his former wife, Rebecca, who died mysteriously several years earlier. The young wife must come to grips with the terrible secret of her handsome, cold husband, Max De Winter. She must also deal with the jealous, obsessed Mrs. Danvers, the housekeeper, who will not accept her as the mistress of the house.
Who’s in it. Rebecca stars Joan Fontaine as Mrs. de Winter, Laurence Olivier as Maxim de Winter, George Sanders as Jack Favell and Judith Anderson as Mrs. Danvers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Rebecca has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Brew. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rebecca page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rebecca tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rebecca (1940)?
- In US, Rebecca is available to stream on Brew. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rebecca worth watching?
- Rebecca holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rebecca?
- Rebecca stars Joan Fontaine, Laurence Olivier, George Sanders, Judith Anderson and Nigel Bruce.
- When was Rebecca released?
- Rebecca was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.