Shadow of a Doubt (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1943, Shadow of a Doubt is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 108 minutes. “What horror did her secret life hold… that made her dread this man of her dreams?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Just when Charlotte ‘Charlie’ Newton, is feeling especially frustrated by the lack of excitement in her small town in California, she receives wonderful news: Her uncle and namesake, Charlie Oakley, is coming to visit. However, as secrets about him come to the fore, Charlotte’s admiration turns into suspicion.
Who’s in it. Shadow of a Doubt stars Teresa Wright as Charlie Newton, Joseph Cotten as Charlie Oakley, Macdonald Carey as Jack Graham and Henry Travers as Joseph Newton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Shadow of a Doubt has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Darkroom and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadow of a Doubt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadow of a Doubt tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadow of a Doubt (1943)?
- In US, Shadow of a Doubt is available to stream on Darkroom, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shadow of a Doubt worth watching?
- Shadow of a Doubt holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shadow of a Doubt?
- Shadow of a Doubt stars Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotten, Macdonald Carey, Henry Travers and Patricia Collinge.
- When was Shadow of a Doubt released?
- Shadow of a Doubt was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.