Notorious (1946): cast, story & where to watch

1946 · Film · ★ 7.8

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Released in 1946, Notorious is a thriller, drama, mystery and romance film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 103 minutes. “Deep their love! Great the risk!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In order to help bring Nazis to justice, U.S. government agent T.R. Devlin recruits Alicia Huberman, the American daughter of a convicted German war criminal, as a spy. As they begin to fall for one another, Alicia is instructed to win the affections of Alexander Sebastian, a Nazi hiding out in Brazil. When Sebastian becomes serious about his relationship with Alicia, the stakes get higher, and Devlin must watch her slip further undercover.

Who’s in it. Notorious stars Ingrid Bergman as Alicia Huberman, Cary Grant as T.R. Devlin, Claude Rains as Alexander Sebastian and Leopoldine Konstantin as Madame Anna Sebastian, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Notorious has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $24.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Notorious page.

If you liked it. Fans of Notorious tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Notorious (1946)?
In US, Notorious is available to stream on Philo, FlixFling and IndieFlix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Notorious worth watching?
Notorious holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Notorious?
Notorious stars Ingrid Bergman, Cary Grant, Claude Rains, Leopoldine Konstantin and Louis Calhern.
When was Notorious released?
Notorious was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.