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Rear Window
Rear Window

Rear Window

August 1, 1954· 1h 52m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score8.6

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

Critics Sentiment

Critics8.6
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22 reviews·Last updated 1mo ago
Peak Moment

Lisa signals Jeff with Mrs. Thorwald's wedding ring

9.4at 1h 25m
Lowest Moment

Jeff Jefferies introduced in his Greenwich Village apartment

8.2at 5m
Biggest Swing

The film builds steadily from its methodical opening to peak suspense when Lisa signals with the wedding ring, representing a 1.2 point climb over 80 minutes.

Rear Window maintains consistently high critical acclaim throughout, building from strong character establishment to masterful suspense. The film peaks during Lisa's apartment infiltration and the wedding ring revelation, with critics praising Hitchcock's technical mastery and the performances. Even the lowest-rated moments receive strong praise, reflecting the film's status as a near-perfect thriller.

22 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb, Imdb
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Jeff Jefferies introduced in his Greenwich Village apartment⬇ Lowest moment
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Jeff observes Miss Torso, songwriter, and other neighbors
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Jeff observes Thorwald making mysterious nighttime trips
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Jeff suspects Thorwald murdered his wife after observing evidence
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Neighbor's dog found dead in Thorwald's garden area
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Lisa climbs into Thorwald's apartment to search for evidence
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Lisa signals Jeff with Mrs. Thorwald's wedding ring⬆ Peak moment
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Thorwald confesses murder and courtyard life returns to normal
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