Rear Window

Name: Rear Window
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
Released: 1954-08-01
Rating: 8.5

August 1, 1954· 1h 52m

Thriller Mystery

Directed by

Alfred Hitchcock

Cast

James Stewart Grace Kelly Wendell Corey Thelma Ritter Raymond Burr Judith Evelyn +33 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score8.5

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

Audience Sentiment

Overall8.5

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

5 reviews·Last updated 13d ago

Peak Moment

The wedding ring revelation

9.5at 1h 24m

Lowest Moment

Doubts and skepticism creep in

7.0at 44m

Biggest Swing

From the temporary doubts about Jeff's paranoia to the shocking discovery of the dead dog that validates all suspicions

Rear Window builds steadily from an intriguing character study to a masterclass in suspense, with critics praising Hitchcock's voyeuristic premise and brilliant execution. The film peaks during Lisa's dangerous apartment break-in and the wedding ring revelation, maintaining exceptional quality throughout with only minor dips during moments of uncertainty.

5 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb