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Rear Window

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock · 1954 ·

Short answer

Is Rear Window worth watching?

Yes. Rear Window (1954) earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

83%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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86% Editorial Rating
88% Audience snapshot · excluded
80 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.4 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 53m
Age rating
PG (US) · PG (UK) · PG (Australia) · PG (Canada) · 19 (South Korea)
Cast
James Stewart , Grace Kelly , Wendell Corey , Thelma Ritter , Raymond Burr , Judith Evelyn , Ross Bagdasarian , Georgine Darcy , Sara Berner , Frank Cady
Streaming
YouTube TV
Language
English

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Where to watch

  • YouTube TV

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Where to watch Rear Window by country

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Japan Prime Video, U-NEXT
United States YouTube TV

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.4/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded thriller, mystery, drama pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Rear Window worth watching?

    Yes — Rear Window earns an 83% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded thriller, mystery, drama pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    IMDb Top 250 #52 (8.4/10) — Rear Window remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

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    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Rear Window about?

    A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.

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    Rear Window: frequently asked questions

    Is Rear Window worth watching?

    Yes. Rear Window (1954) has a Celluloid Score of 83%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Rear Window?

    In the United States, Rear Window streams on YouTube TV with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Rear Window?

    Rear Window runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

    What is Rear Window rated?

    Rear Window is rated PG in the United States, PG in the UK, PG in Australia, PG in Canada and 19 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Rear Window?

    Rear Window is directed by Alfred Hitchcock and stars James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey, Thelma Ritter, Raymond Burr.

    What is the Metascore for Rear Window?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Rear Window is 80 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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