The 39 Steps (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1935, The 39 Steps is a thriller and mystery film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 86 minutes. “Handcuffed to the girl who double-crossed him” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Richard Hanney has a rude awakening when a glamorous female spy falls into his bed - with a knife in her back. Having a bit of trouble explaining it all to Scotland Yard, he heads for the hills of Scotland to try to clear his name by locating the spy ring known as The 39 Steps.
Who’s in it. The 39 Steps stars Robert Donat as Richard Hannay, Madeleine Carroll as Pamela, Lucie Mannheim as Annabella Smith and Godfrey Tearle as Professor Jordan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The 39 Steps has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 39 Steps page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 39 Steps tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 39 Steps (1935)?
- In US, The 39 Steps is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The 39 Steps worth watching?
- The 39 Steps holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The 39 Steps?
- The 39 Steps stars Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll, Lucie Mannheim, Godfrey Tearle and Peggy Ashcroft.
- When was The 39 Steps released?
- The 39 Steps was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.