Blackmail (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1929, Blackmail is a thriller and drama film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 86 minutes. “Hold everything till you've heard this one!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. London, 1929. Frank Webber, a very busy Scotland Yard detective, seems to be more interested in his work than in Alice White, his girlfriend. Feeling herself ignored, Alice agrees to go out with an elegant and well-mannered artist who invites her to visit his fancy apartment.
Who’s in it. Blackmail stars Anny Ondra as Alice White, Sara Allgood as Mrs. White, Charles Paton as Mr. White and John Longden as Detective Frank Webber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Blackmail 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, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blackmail page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blackmail tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blackmail (1929)?
- In US, Blackmail is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blackmail worth watching?
- Blackmail holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blackmail?
- Blackmail stars Anny Ondra, Sara Allgood, Charles Paton, John Longden and Donald Calthrop.
- When was Blackmail released?
- Blackmail was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.