Rear Window
Rear Window

Rear Window

1954Movie112 minEnglish

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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IMDb8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Metacritic96
Google Users94%
Director: Alfred HitchcockGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

Confined to his apartment with a broken leg, professional photographer L.B. 'Jeff' Jefferies passes the time by observing his Greenwich Village neighbors through his rear window. His suspicions grow when he believes he witnesses a murder, leading him and his socialite girlfriend, Lisa Fremont, to investigate.

Critical Reception

Rear Window is widely regarded as one of Alfred Hitchcock's masterpieces and a landmark in cinematic suspense. Critics lauded its innovative use of subjective camera, its tight plotting, and its exploration of voyeurism and the dark side of human nature. Audiences were captivated by the thrilling narrative and the impeccable performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • A masterclass in suspense and visual storytelling.
  • Explores themes of voyeurism and isolation with chilling effectiveness.
  • Grace Kelly's performance is particularly praised for its sophistication and strength.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praise 'Rear Window' for its gripping suspense, brilliant direction by Hitchcock, and the compelling performances of James Stewart and Grace Kelly. Many highlight its timeless quality and the intriguing exploration of human curiosity and its potential dangers.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 3 Academy Awards (Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Sound Recording). Named one of the American Film Institute's '100 Years...100 Movies' and '100 Thrills...100 Years'.

Fun Fact

The entire film, with the exception of a few brief flashback sequences, takes place within Jefferies's apartment and the view from his window, creating an intense sense of confinement and claustrophobia.

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James

James

I love a good plot twist as much as next person but maybe it was better back then.
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Jimmy Stewart is cracking as the laid-up photographer who spends his chair-ridden days casually observing the day-to-day activities of his neighbours. Gradually, he becomes suspicious of one of them as the wife suddenly disappears and the h...
JPV852

JPV852

Probably have seen this a half dozen times over the years and still is my favorite Hitchcock movie, favorite mind you not best. Simple story and taking place in one location, but good performances from James Stewart and Grace Kelly. **4.5/5...
John Chard

John Chard

It Had To Be Murder. L.B. Jefferies is a wheelchair bound photographer who by way of relieving his boredom, starts observing the lives of all his neighbours from his apartment window. As he gets deeper into the lives of all around him, ...
CharlesTheBold

CharlesTheBold

L.B. Jeffries (Jimmy Stewart), an adventurous photographer, is temporarily immobilized by a serious leg injury. Bored, and living in a time where TV and internet were not available as distractions, he watches the courtyard out his real win...