Spellbound (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1945, Spellbound is a thriller, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 111 minutes. “The maddest love that ever possessed a woman.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Dr. Anthony Edwardes arrives at a Vermont mental hospital to replace the outgoing hospital director, Dr. Constance Peterson, a psychoanalyst, discovers Edwardes is actually an impostor. The man confesses that the real Dr. Edwardes is dead and fears he may have killed him, but cannot recall anything. Dr. Peterson, however is convinced his impostor is innocent of the man's murder, and joins him on a quest to unravel his amnesia through psychoanalysis.
Who’s in it. Spellbound stars Ingrid Bergman as Dr. Constance Petersen, Gregory Peck as John Ballantine, Michael Chekhov as Dr. Alexander Brulov and Leo G. Carroll as Dr. Murchison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Spellbound has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spellbound page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spellbound tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spellbound (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spellbound change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spellbound worth watching?
- Spellbound holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Spellbound?
- Spellbound stars Ingrid Bergman, Gregory Peck, Michael Chekhov, Leo G. Carroll and Rhonda Fleming.
- When was Spellbound released?
- Spellbound was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.