Vertigo (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1958, Vertigo is a thriller, mystery and romance film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 128 minutes. “Alfred Hitchcock engulfs you in a whirlpool of terror and tension!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.
Who’s in it. Vertigo stars James Stewart as Det. John 'Scottie' Ferguson, Kim Novak as Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton, Barbara Bel Geddes as Marjorie 'Midge' Wood and Tom Helmore as Gavin Elster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Vertigo sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $7.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM 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 Vertigo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vertigo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vertigo (1958)?
- In US, Vertigo is available to stream on TCM, 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 Vertigo worth watching?
- Vertigo holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Vertigo?
- Vertigo stars James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes, Tom Helmore and Henry Jones.
- When was Vertigo released?
- Vertigo was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.