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Notorious

1946
Romance
Suspense/Thriller
1h 42m
A woman is asked to spy on a group of Nazi friends in South America. How far will she have to go to ingratiate herself with them? (imdb)
Directed by:
Alfred Hitchcock Alfred Hitchcock
Written by:
Ben Hecht Ben Hecht
Starring:
Claude Rains Claude Rains Louis Calhern Louis Calhern Ingrid Bergman Ingrid Bergman Cary Grant Cary Grant Leopoldine Konstantin Reinhold Schünzel Moroni Olsen Moroni Olsen Virginia Gregg Virginia Gregg Alex Minotis Alex Minotis Ivan Triesault Bess Flowers Bess Flowers Frank Wilcox Frank Wilcox
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Genres:
Romance, Suspense/Thriller
Country:
USA
Languages:
English, French, Portuguese
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Notorious

1946
Romance
Suspense/Thriller
1h 42m
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alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 18 Feb 2007
5
91st
This is one of the most graceful and romantic movies I've ever seen. If you're expecting a typical Hitchcock thriller, you may walk away disappointed, but it's a fantastic romance combined with a clever and wonderfully executed espionage plot. Could there possibly be a more graceful and classy couple than Grant and Bergman? Grace Kelly could stand in, I suppose...
Rated 18 Feb 2007
okidudeokidude
Rated 14 Oct 2008
4
78th
Notorious is a side-step for Hitchcock - focusing on romance as much as drama including a taste of his expressionist roots. Good movie, setting, and plot albiet with a few holes.
Rated 14 Oct 2008
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 11 Sep 2007
85
89th
The best love story Hitchcock ever filmed. It's mesmerizing and sensual, not forgetting the suspense and thrills. Bergman and Grant rarely had been so on top form.
Rated 11 Sep 2007
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 27 Jul 2010
58
61st
An enjoyable mix of romance and thriller, with some great cinematography by Hitchcock. However, I think the scene transitions and conclusion are missing something, especially compared to Hitchcock at his peak a decade later.
Rated 27 Jul 2010
brandt64brandt64
Rated 23 Aug 2009
80
65th
The romance and characters are excellent but the story is a little bland and the ending is underwhelming.
Rated 23 Aug 2009
spleenspleen
Rated 26 May 2015
74
52nd
What a disappointment! I waited patiently for an overweight rapper to appear and instead all I got was this spy romance.
Rated 26 May 2015
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 20 Nov 2018
83
69th
Brilliantly performed but somewhat cold Hitchcock outing feels like a dry run for VERTIGO in its stark plotting and generally unpleasant characters (tellingly the most loathsome in Rains arguably ends up the most sympathetic!) Grant's atypically nasty, cynical characterization is a definite highlight, but with no 'everyman/woman' at the centre, the film becomes difficult to fully embrace, despite featuring some of Hitch's best set-pieces (the key at the bottom of the staircase is a stunner!)
Rated 20 Nov 2018
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 18 Dec 2008
10
97th
Another Hitchcock film that's easy to watch, rate and adore because it makes few missteps along the way. The story takes a while to establish itself, but the result is a enjoyable and sumptuous romantic thriller. Cary Grant was probably the Tom Cruise of his time (can't believe he stole the concept for his shitty MI:2), only far more slick, intelligent and talented, both him and Bergman are a joy to watch. One of Hitchcock's best!
Rated 18 Dec 2008
farzanFarzan
Rated 24 May 2013
77
70th
As I was watching I was absolutely bored until the moment Ingrid ingratiated herself with the Nazi's. The two leads fell in love so quickly I was absolutely baffled. I felt no connection with either character up to that point, and only began to enjoy the romantic plot halfway through Alicia's journey into fear. Hitch is obviously more well known for his suspense and thrills, and he managed to capture those moments extremely well and the ending left me completely satisfied.
Rated 24 May 2013
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
97th
Although Hitchcock was known as the master of suspense, some of his best films didn't have a lot of suspense in them. Including Notorious. There are some suspenseful moments: the wine cellar scene manages to fill me with dread every time. But the real tension here is the sexual/romantic tension in the love triangle of Grant, Bergman, Rains. It's quite a while before the espionage elements come into play, but one doesn't mind at all because the interplay between the characters is so fascinating.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 11 Aug 2009
65
65th
Very quintessential Hitchcock, a "romantic thriller" of the sort that he favored and excelled in. It's a rather good Hecht script and very nice cinematography, but still really overrated.
Rated 11 Aug 2009
marinakiMarinaki
Rated 21 May 2011
100
99th
It was a shame I had not watched it for so long!! At the end, it had me on the edge of my seat, agonizing over the fate of the two lovers.
Rated 21 May 2011
icarusIcarus
Rated 06 Oct 2007
100
99th
Every time I see this, it gets better. The push and pull between Bergman and Grant throughout the film is really a joy to watch, as they both seek to engage one another, yet are constantly ready to protect themselves from harm, whether that be emotional (Bergman) or professional (Grant). I find this Hitch's most satisfying film, precisely because so much of the suspense is tied up in this central relationship. And of course, Claude Rains is great as always.
Rated 06 Oct 2007
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 20 Sep 2009
82
67th
Found it a very slow the first time and I still think it's a little thin, but the excellent performances compensate. The parallel romantic feelings of Alex and Devlin are superbly executed and manage to build enough suspense and tension to carry the film. The film is also stunningly shot, especially at the beginning, the scene of Bergman waking up near the beginning is one of my favorite visual sequences ever.
Rated 20 Sep 2009
theallianceTheAlliance
Rated 05 Sep 2007
85
88th
At first i felt a bit disconnected from the two main characters and i wasn't really rooting for anyone but the film slowly grew on me till about 60% into the film. From there it was an absolute pleasure to watch. Both Grant and especially Bergman performed really really well. Add some Hitchcock and you get a very well done simple romantic suspensful thriller.
Rated 05 Sep 2007
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 28 Jan 2010
97
97th
A fine romance, magnificent B & W photography, and a superb suspense plot too. Claude Rains is very good, as are Grant and Bergman.
Rated 28 Jan 2010
nobletNoblet
Rated 08 Jan 2011
87
89th
A great love story masquerading as a suspense movie, although the suspense parts are of course perfect, too. The ending is fantastic.
Rated 08 Jan 2011
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 29 Sep 2020
80
65th
I always thought Hitchcock pictures were less like drama and more melodrama--especially as his conflicts can come across as nighttime soap opera plots. But here, he really does justice by giving Bergman great scenes where she has to overcome substance abuse, sexism, and gaslighting. And the spy suspense is there too! It can be a little uneven sometimes as the storytelling can be clunky with exposition and payoffs. But in the end this is a great template for future Bond/Mission Impossible films.
Rated 29 Sep 2020
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 11 Sep 2008
93
93rd
Technically, in every way, perfect. But it just doesn't attract me like other Hitchcock's do. Which is too bad, since everything is pretty much dynamite.
Rated 11 Sep 2008
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 29 Oct 2012
78
74th
A cool premise, some exciting moments and a decent love story. The ending came quite suddenly though, leaving me a bit dissatisfied.
Rated 29 Oct 2012
roofsrunnerroofs_runner
Rated 17 Apr 2011
92
89th
The first one that showed the world mature Hitchcock. Outstanding camera work, lots of memorable scenes and innovative methods. Script author Ben Hecht created solid story of trivia simple elements. The chemistry between main heroes makes you believe in the story. Could the first movie atom bomb be better?
Rated 17 Apr 2011
hugofHugof
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
94th
Hitchcock is one of the two or three most accomplished directors of all time. And every bit of his genius is present in Notorious. Ingrid Bergman gives the performance of a lifetime, and that alone is reason enough to watch the movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rufamRufam
Rated 20 Aug 2011
75
72nd
"Notorious" is not my favorite Hitchcock film but it's nevertheless an eerie, suspenseful, well-written and elegantly directed romantic thriller. Definitely among the Master's most restrained efforts, it benefits from Bergman's splendid performance and Hecht's sharp script to build towards a relatively tame but satisfying conclusion. It's a compelling, fulfilling film but it lacks the directorial fireworks that make many of Hitch's other offerings so irresistible.
Rated 20 Aug 2011
goldblumingGoldbluming
Rated 20 Aug 2018
85
76th
I was so tense during the final 10 minutes of this film
Rated 20 Aug 2018
indifferentiindifferenti
Rated 02 Jun 2012
10
95th
Claude Rains and Ingrid Bergman were a great couple in this -- it was cool to see Hitchcock do romance. Lots of fantastic suspense as well (surprise surprise), with some neat undercover scenes. A must see from the Hitchcockian showcase.
Rated 02 Jun 2012
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 12 Dec 2006
86
73rd
The suspense!
Rated 12 Dec 2006
kubricksuckskubricksucks
Rated 21 Mar 2007
65
26th
hitchcocksucks
Rated 21 Mar 2007
michaelhash2michaelhash2
Rated 07 Nov 2012
88
60th
88.000
Rated 07 Nov 2012
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 28 Mar 2020
80
76th
79.9
Rated 28 Mar 2020
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 24 Jun 2012
88
91st
An effortless blend of romance and suspense. Grant and Bergman are excellent, really driving home the emotional heart of the film, while Hitchcock's direction drives the tension and offers up a few great sequences. The ending may be quick, but it really works.
Rated 24 Jun 2012
sebbysebby
Rated 16 Aug 2010
70
72nd
It's more a top-notch romance film than anything else. The thriller aspect of the story is entirely forgettable.
Rated 16 Aug 2010
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 29 Aug 2013
95
93rd
One of Hitchcock's best, but I'm sure you knew that. Cary Grant is as great as ever, Ingrid Bergman is great, but it is really Claude Rains' show. He gives off a performance that is, I dare say, kinda beautiful. And of course, Hitch's direction seems effortless but is undoubtedly carefully planned to wring as much suspense out of every moment, as he does.
Rated 29 Aug 2013
kavuKavu
Rated 04 Jul 2012
75
56th
The set-up is slow but it's a pretty good mystery once it gets going. Grant, Bergman and Rains do ok in the leads.
Rated 04 Jul 2012
syvyyssyvyys
Rated 15 Mar 2012
87
79th
especially liked the ending.
Rated 15 Mar 2012
antidood1antidood1
Rated 10 Feb 2016
80
84th
A surprisingly touching love story coming from Hitchcock here, with a very suspenseful spy story as an everpresent undercurrent. The storytelling is tight as usual, but Hitchcock knows when to loosen the reins to make room for the more romantic scenes, which at times feel improvised in their spontaneity.
Rated 10 Feb 2016
sinclairSinclair
Rated 04 Sep 2010
86
74th
Everything about this movie is great.
Rated 04 Sep 2010
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 16 Sep 2012
87
74th
I wish something had actually happened, but no matter. Still pretty good.
Rated 16 Sep 2012
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 22 Mar 2007
86
76th
Bergman and Grant coupled together in a great Hitchcock thriller. The visual style and direction is really quite wonderful and, as always for Hitchcock's classics, this is just a great movie in every respect.
Rated 22 Mar 2007
tinybonanzaTinyBonanza
Rated 07 Oct 2013
5
5th
udmb
Rated 07 Oct 2013
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 02 Feb 2012
90
93rd
"Notorious" plants us smack in the middle of a major ethical dilemma. Who is the real villain of the piece? I still wonder myself---Rains or the 'heroic' Grant? Hitchcock turns audiences on their heads literally while increasingly heightening the suspense in this impeccably shot thriller.
Rated 02 Feb 2012
bellamyrbellamyr
Rated 29 Dec 2008
60
29th
I'll be hated by Hitchcock fans across the world, but this has more in common with Suspicion that I would care to admit. Plot has significant holes and the end is a real anticlimax. Some suspense but far more of a romantic espionage flick than Hitchcock's norm.
Rated 29 Dec 2008
judo_koalaJudo Koala
Rated 27 Feb 2012
70
34th
Asides from some interesting visual techniques, and two solid sequences of suspense (wine cellar, the ending), I found this to be a bore.
Rated 27 Feb 2012
matt_stewartMatt Stewart
Rated 13 Aug 2010
97
71st
Notorious is definitely one of my favorite films of all time, at least as far as black and white goes. This film is hands down my favorite of Alfred Hitchcock. Even with a film as old as 1946 I still found it quite suspensful, and Notorious had an absolutely fantastic ending that is quite unforgettable. And with brilliant performances on the part of Carey Grant, who became one of my favorite actors after this film, and Ingrid Bergman Notorious is easily in my top 50 films of all time.
Rated 13 Aug 2010
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
95th
Very enjoyable. Great opening scenes.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 01 Feb 2010
96
96th
Finallly saw this the other day for the first time. Defiinitely a favorite Hitchcock work for me. Like many of his films it demands multiple viewings. A superior companion piece to his terrific earlier film , Suspicion. Grant and Bergman are terrific.........highly recommended for all and a must see for Hitch fans!
Rated 01 Feb 2010
aarona1caarona1c
Rated 27 Nov 2007
80
67th
This is a pretty decent yarn, but this film is also notable as the being the basis for Mission Impossible 2.
Rated 27 Nov 2007
darrenDarren
Rated 20 Jul 2017
80
76th
Eh, Great performances all around but not what I really want from Hitchcock.
Rated 20 Jul 2017
droplet00Droplet00
Rated 21 Jun 2008
89
67th
Excellent.
Rated 21 Jun 2008
timon88Timon88
Rated 14 Jan 2015
65
58th
Not one of Hitchcock's best. Claude Rains struts off with pretty much every movie he appears in, including this one.
Rated 14 Jan 2015
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 11 Feb 2012
75
67th
A satisfying thriller with great chemistry between Bergman and Grant. Hitchcock shows again why he is a master of tension with brilliant uses of camera and sound. Despite the actual spy parts being a bit too vague and the romance being a bit too ridiculous it's still a quality movie.
Rated 11 Feb 2012
troothTrooth
Rated 22 Nov 2011
75
70th
The ending of the movie kinda made me go "wait, what?"not realizing until a minute later that pretty much everything did get resolved. It was just really understated. Most movies would go on to show you all the results, but this one doesn't bother to show you things that are obvious.
Rated 22 Nov 2011
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 09 Aug 2009
5
93rd
All's fair in love and war, and Hitchcock's masterclass spy thriller is as much a nervy love triangle as it is atomic age espionage. The consummate grace with which it is filmed belies the anxiety of its script and performances.
Rated 09 Aug 2009
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 13 May 2015
4
52nd
this isn't really about nazis or politics at all. that's simply a cover for the opportunity to have cary grant and ingrid bergman play off one another. i must say i don't find that sort of thing very interesting. it's okay. twentieth hitchcock.
Rated 13 May 2015
djfntstquedjfntstque
Rated 14 Aug 2007
82
76th
Of the soaps Hitch produced for Selznick this is probably the best; one of Grant's best performances and some scenes that genuinely thrill. That said, it doesn't hold up as well under repeat viewings, and is curiously straightforward.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 09 Sep 2012
87
90th
Excellent romantic thriller that has a good pace and thrilling moments. Sometimes the romance is a bit too cheesy, but that's usual for that time. Good ending too
Rated 09 Sep 2012
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 10 Aug 2009
8
82nd
Cary Grant is perfect. This movie is wonderfully shot and acted and the story is pretty good too. I love all the coffee shots and the use of close ups. One of Hitchcock's better films.
Rated 10 Aug 2009
arkadinarkadin
Rated 15 Aug 2011
78
75th
maybe it needs better text and more suspense in the begining.
Rated 15 Aug 2011
magbMagb
Rated 02 Feb 2007
85
73rd
It's Alfred Hitchcock, Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman -- how could you possibly go wrong? No way, that's how. If pressed for a flaw, I'd say that the end is perhaps a little bit underwhelming. But that's about it.
Rated 02 Feb 2007
jebJeb
Rated 18 Nov 2008
93
84th
Hitchcock mixing in several genres together at once. Luckily, the result is a wonderful, shot-after-shot romance film that is perfected by Grant and Bergman's pairing. The acting and shooting is all done with a certain kind of passion not found in all movies here today. Virtually no flaws.
Rated 18 Nov 2008
mandymandy
Rated 25 Mar 2013
7
73rd
Classy Hitchcock romantic thriller.
Rated 25 Mar 2013
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 20 Jul 2007
95
96th
The characters in this film are fantastic - not a single one could be considered truly 'good' or 'evil', but are acting as human people usually do in such difficult situations. In many ways, the supposed antagonist is a more sympathetic character than the protagonists. Claude Rains' greatest role, by far.
Rated 20 Jul 2007
caimancaiman
Rated 21 Jul 2009
85
79th
Grant and Bergman are fantastic, and the story and characterization are rock solid. A very good Hitchcock movie that I am in desperate need of watching again.
Rated 21 Jul 2009
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 14 Sep 2019
65
68th
good movie
Rated 14 Sep 2019
khyanKhyan
Rated 11 Feb 2012
69
12th
I'm not a massive Hitchcock fan and the pacing was pretty slow, but it had some genuinely tense scenes which surprised and impressed me.
Rated 11 Feb 2012
stevekimesstevekimes
Rated 29 May 2012
82
58th
Powerful and meaningful visuals and striking performances. Still, these must be some pretty stupid intelligence agents. A decent Hitchcock.
Rated 29 May 2012
purgatospurgatos
Rated 03 Sep 2008
89
89th
I could probably watch Ingrid Bergman in anything. Rains and Grant put in great performances as well.
Rated 03 Sep 2008
hehejajahehejaja
Rated 28 Apr 2008
70
57th
While never genuinly interesting content-wise, this is a slick and emotional thriller from "The Cock", with excellent, almost seductive, cinematography being the centre of attention. Grant, Bergman and Claude Rains are all incredibly great, each and one of them radiating their own sense of vulnerability mixed with an indefinable cynism, but it's the cinematography who provide the film with intensity and a great fluidity.
Rated 28 Apr 2008
gobmanGobman
Rated 25 Jul 2009
80
48th
Good old-school Hitchcock thriller with some wonderful performances, certainly not his best, but the ending WILL stay with you.
Rated 25 Jul 2009
schnofelschnofel
Rated 30 Mar 2018
64
59th
The story turns on smug Cary Grant giving Bergman - who he is in love with - over to the Nazis while biting his tongue. He lets this downhearted and blindly loyal woman be married and poisoned just because of protocol. She goes ahead to prove what fools they both are. That some sort of patriotism plays a role is just shoe-horned in among other empty screenwriting ideas. I find all of this maddening. Also, because it's a love story, the properly great final sequence ends on the wrong characters.
Rated 30 Mar 2018
chmulcr0nchmul_cr0n
Rated 28 Dec 2012
81
92nd
never realized m:i2 is basically a remake of this. :D brilliant performance by Ingrid Berman.
Rated 28 Dec 2012
bofbof
Rated 16 Nov 2011
66
52nd
Still not a huge Hitchcock fan, but there's no denying that Grant-Bergman-Reins have a lot of chemistry even if the plot is a bit iffy.
Rated 16 Nov 2011
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 17 Oct 2010
85
92nd
Brilliant! Nothing less.
Rated 17 Oct 2010
riverbelleRiverbelle
Rated 24 Nov 2010
99
98th
Until now, "Shadow Of a Doubt," was my favorite Hitchcock movie, but this movie far surpasses it. Classic Hitchcock thriller, complete with signature camera angles. And that kiss!
Rated 24 Nov 2010
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 15 Jul 2020
61
74th
Seen: 3. A well acted, engaging thriller, and one of Hitchcock's most underrated.
Rated 15 Jul 2020
davidkahaneDavidKahane
Rated 28 Mar 2010
90
83rd
Hitchcock and Grant's efforts are rock solid, if a bit familiar and on better display in other collaborations. It's Bergman who's especially fun to watch. This is especially true in early scenes, which allow her to be loose and playful with her character's despondent debauchery. As the film progresses, it becomes one of those showcases Hitchcock's casual expertise in making the simplest plot elements, and the props and set dressing that represent them, the stuff of grand suspense.
Rated 28 Mar 2010
emre_eEmre E.
Rated 16 Jan 2020
90
91st
İkinci dünya savaşı sonrası oluşan casusluk ve savaş paranoyası filmin aslında temelini oluştursa da, hitchcock bunları olabildiğince arka plana atarak daha çok karakterler arası duygu yoğunluğunu ve kendi görsel becerisini ön plana çıkarmış.Özellikle sonlardaki merdiven sahnesi, sinema tarihinin en gerilim dozu yüksek anlarından birisi. öte yandan grant ve bergman arasındaki mükemmel enerji filmi inanılmaz bir noktaya taşıyor.
Rated 16 Jan 2020
tsvetetsvete
Rated 14 Jan 2017
87
46th
1
Rated 14 Jan 2017
scribScrib
Rated 08 Jun 2022
75
65th
The first half feels a little glacial at times and the head-over-heels romance is very forced to start, but from there it develops more naturally, believably (and painfully) over the course of the film. Hitch is masterful with the camera as always and the scenes of tension are as effective as ever. This won't be making its way onto my favourites list, but overall it's a solid entry in the Hitch Canon and one I would be happy to watch again.
Rated 08 Jun 2022
theyshootpicTheyshootpic
Rated 17 Apr 2007
91
93rd
# 86
Rated 17 Apr 2007
damildamil
Rated 18 Jan 2012
70
67th
With Alfred Hitchcock, Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant, you can't really go wrong. That being said, I wasn't too sure about this one for the first half of the film. But it picked up in the second half and delivered some great moments. The ending was slightly anti-climactic, but still awesome. The acting, the shots, the cinematography, the music - it was all good.
Rated 18 Jan 2012
taumpytearstaumpytears
Rated 05 Oct 2012
95
78th
An earlier Hitchcock film, this one was reminiscent of his later, more lauded works. I felt like I was watching a genius burgeoning right before my eyes. Fantastic.
Rated 05 Oct 2012
lotr_sam0711lotr-sam0711
Rated 19 Aug 2008
100
97th
My personal favorite Hitchcock film is this fantastic tale of a couple so human they can't help but fall in love and so human they can't help but hurt each other. It's Hitchcock's best use of suspense as he creates tension surrounding the fear of discovery, not the fear of violence.
Rated 19 Aug 2008
yesistastyyesistasty
Rated 25 Mar 2012
93
80th
Predictably brilliant outing. Sometimes it's almost like Hitchcock's technical skill is so absolutely immense that it obscures his themes. But that's really bullshit. Like all great Hitchcock, it all boils down to an excellent roller coaster ride.
Rated 25 Mar 2012
fudgiebfudgieb
Rated 29 Aug 2007
100
99th
Along with North by Northwest, this is my favorite Hitchcock. It is perfect.
Rated 29 Aug 2007
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 02 Jan 2009
8
80th
Extremely elegant. Everything about this film is wonderful.
Rated 02 Jan 2009
nobambanobamba
Rated 01 Apr 2019
80
88th
Great shots throughout with great acting. Everyone has a good presence and Claude Rains' Alex looks like a Bond villain. The marriage to Alex seems to happen too abruptly so maybe he really is that moronic. Not really sure what the big Nazi secret was. Slowest escape ever. Fav scene: Alex begging to leave with them and the door closing on him with the audience knowing what awaits him.
Rated 01 Apr 2019
dommulldommull
Rated 18 May 2023
78
88th
I find Hitchcock's films tend to build suspense very well and gradually, but then rush the endings. Notorious maintained the tension but felt more satisfying than the other films of his I've seen, or maybe I'm just acquiring a taste for his style of story.
Rated 18 May 2023
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 22 Dec 2013
94
85th
Sublime direction from Hitchcock, and terrific central performances from Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant make this a bona-fide classic worthy of a re-visit.
Rated 22 Dec 2013
coinquatroCoinQuatro
Rated 30 May 2021
30
19th
Points go to the radiantly charismatic leads. Apart from that it's your typical 'cock schlock.
Rated 30 May 2021
countyhellcounty_hell
Rated 29 Aug 2008
60
47th
i like cary grant, but i cant help but think that he was the wrong pick for this part. i wonder if it wasnt pitched to bogey first? anyway, bergman's performance when rains come on-screen is leaps above that with grant. though these war films come across as a bit tired by now (mostly due to the propaganda), and the pacing throws off the film, the tension in the last half-hour saves it overall.
Rated 29 Aug 2008
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 08 Mar 2011
60
44th
Skip the first hour and you're fine.
Rated 08 Mar 2011
theyshoot07theyshoot07
Rated 01 Mar 2008
96
93rd
# 75
Rated 01 Mar 2008
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 07 Mar 2011
91
97th
The tense grew nicely towards the end. Excellent performances, directing and editing. It was enjoyable moment to refresh memory of this flick since I haven't seen it for long, long time. I was not much interested of Germans and spy thing, but the romantic level of the story was well choreographed and edited.
Rated 07 Mar 2011
jpotiijpotII
Rated 09 Jun 2018
73
74th
Virgem.
Rated 09 Jun 2018
x_humanx-human
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
90th
Perfect cast. Impossible script to do with out Grant, Bergman or Rains. Any other actors you would hate as these characters but instead they were able to strike that balance of love and hate required.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 04 Aug 2018
88
91st
My only complaint is that Devlin and Alicia fall in love almost immediately with no build-up, but other than that it's an almost flawless piece of escapist cinema. The cast is great, giving nuanced performances, Hitchcock's formalist camerawork and editing is both breath-taking and effective and the story has just enough depth and intelligence to be entertaining and still leave room open for interpretation and discussion. And that ending shot, wow, haunting, possibly my favourite in any film.
Rated 04 Aug 2018
ununniliumUnunnilium
Rated 08 Dec 2021
86
82nd
Oh my god these spies are so bad at being spies. Even putting aside Cary Grant's passive-aggressive tsundere bullshit, they're sloppy and give Ingrid Bergman bad and vague instructions and just kind of throw her at the problem. I can't imagine real-life federal agents are any better, either. But yeah, this movie's high reputation is deserved; Ingrid Bergman is fantastic as ever, and I love how the plot is driven, not by flaws in a chessmaster's plan, but by normal human fuckups.
Rated 08 Dec 2021
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 27 Jan 2009
54
10th
Alfred Hitchcock, who you may have heard of, is famous for such classic films as "Psycho", "The Birds", "Rear Window", and "Vertigo". This movie doesn't even hold a candle to those, it's so slow and sparse it would be better off in a ten minute featurette, unfortunately it isn't. This movie does end up being bearable in the last twenty minutes, but only bearable, and only for twenty minutes.
Rated 27 Jan 2009
cowmanCowman
Rated 14 Aug 2017
70
56th
Fun to watch, but the story is a bit dull and the romance seems to come out of nowhere.
Rated 14 Aug 2017
deathcrowDeathcrow
Rated 15 May 2023
80
83rd
A fairly straight forward spy movie, with almost perfect execution in all respects. It's a shame that all of this excellence is being let down by such a conventional, paint-by-numbers, plot. Otherwise it would probably have made my personal Top 10.
Rated 15 May 2023

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