Rear Window (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 1954, Rear Window is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 112 minutes. “In deadly danger...Because they saw too much!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.
Who’s in it. Rear Window stars James Stewart as L.B. 'Jeff' Jefferies, Grace Kelly as Lisa Fremont, Wendell Corey as Det. Lt. Thomas J. Doyle and Thelma Ritter as Stella, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Rear Window sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $37M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and YouTube TV 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 Rear Window page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rear Window tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rear Window (1954)?
- In US, Rear Window is available to stream on Philo and YouTube TV, 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 Rear Window worth watching?
- Rear Window holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rear Window?
- Rear Window stars James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey, Thelma Ritter and Raymond Burr.
- When was Rear Window released?
- Rear Window was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.