The 39 Steps (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1959, The 39 Steps is an action, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Ralph Thomas, running about 93 minutes. “The Most Suspenseful Manhunt in History!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In London, a diplomat accidentally becomes involved in the death of a British agent who's after a spy ring that covets British military secrets.
Who’s in it. The 39 Steps stars Kenneth More as Richard Hannay, Taina Elg as Miss Fisher, James Hayter as Mr Memory and Barry Jones as Professor Arthur Logan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The 39 Steps has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. 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, 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 39 Steps (1959)?
- In US, The 39 Steps is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. 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 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The 39 Steps?
- The 39 Steps stars Kenneth More, Taina Elg, James Hayter, Barry Jones and Barbara Steele.
- When was The 39 Steps released?
- The 39 Steps was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.