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Rear Window

Rear Window

1954
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 52m
A wheelchair bound photographer spies on his neighbours from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.
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Rear Window

1954
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 52m
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Rated 03 Nov 2018
85
94th
I caught my neighbor watching this through his window and I thought it would be hilarious if I buried something under his flower bed but I couldn't find a shovel so I just murdered my wife instead. You should've seen his face!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
99
99th
I've seen this I don't know how many times, but it still fills me with tension and dread. And the characters are all wonderful, particularly Thelma Ritter. There are a dozen Hitchcock films that are notable, but this is without a doubt one of the best.
Rated 13 Oct 2018
97
95th
I don't really think there is anything about this movie that I didn't like. Hitchcock's directing is as expertise as usual, and the dialogue and story are thoroughly original and ahead of its time. The whole movie took place in one room and while it is a slow movie at times, it kept my attention. Stewart is fantastic as usual and the supporting cast shines quite a bit as well. I would recommend it to anyone who already likes Alfred Hitchcock. I will definitely be watching it again.
Rated 18 Feb 2007
5
91st
No matter how times I see this, I'll never be able to stop silently screaming at Grace Kelly to get the hell out of Raymond Burr's apartment. Brilliantly structured, superbly acted, amazingly shot and executed; as tense as they come, and next to Vertigo as Hitchcock's best film.
Rated 06 Aug 2017
100
97th
Not having seen it since high school, I originally gave this a Tier 8 score. Then I rewatched it, and damn! What was I thinking?
Rated 26 Oct 2019
92
95th
Like with so many films, even if you haven't actually seen them, through the power of pop-cultural-osmosis, you probably kind of have already seen them somewhere. So after seeing enough things like "Bart of Darkness" on The Simpsons, I was a little nervous how they might impact my first viewing. However like already knowing the twists of "Psycho"(1960) half a century later, most of the reasons that made Hitchcock's movies cultural touchstones in the first place, still manage to hold up today.
Rated 26 Mar 2007
100
95th
Total classic. Actually gets better the more you think about it, thanks to all the subtext cleverly built in
Rated 21 Apr 2009
98
99th
Practically perfect in every way, and one I have watched probably more times than any other film and still keep on finding new things. I keep claiming that this film is actually a romantic comedy where the main point is the relationship of Jeff and Lisa and the thriller elements and murder is just a McGuffin, something which puts the story in motion and is highly important for the characters but how it actually works out is of less importance for the movie...
Rated 04 Jun 2016
89
89th
Injured by shooting too close to danger, an obsessive photographer opts to observe his subjects from afar. Opening pan across the apts is pure cinema. For so long the real mystery here is whether or not there's even a mystery (this is unfortunately broken when Thorwald turns out to be more shallow than we are led to think) but what captivates most is atmosphere - the fluidity between incidental and diegetic music, the offbeat neighbors, the charmingly fake soundstage.
Rated 21 Oct 2017
90
93rd
You hear so much about this movie and it's sense of tension and dread. While those elements were present, I was actually surprised by how much humor and relationship drama there were. But at the end, it was so well built up that the tension shone through. I was actually in a crowded theater getting to see this for the first time and somebody screamed at the end. It was kind of perfect. Stewart and Kelly were fantastic.
Rated 08 Jan 2007
99
99th
A Hitchcock masterwork featuring great performances by Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly. Totally unique and captivating. Grace Kelly plays the most likeable female character in the entire Hitchcock canon.
Rated 09 Mar 2007
65
26th
In the 50s a cripple looking out a window was really avant garde.
Rated 09 Feb 2007
4
74th
It's all filmed from Jimmy Stewart's apartment, but it doesn't feel claustrophobic, restrained, or even slow. Hitchcock's structure is perfect, and the one-room setting helps the suspense immensely. I love the script, and though there aren't many characters, the movie is full of great acting. One of Hitch's best.
Rated 25 Jul 2007
93
95th
I watched this in a high school film class, and you figure that watching an older movie like this would have a classroom of teenagers antsy and bored outta their stupid, unable-to-appreciate-classic-film minds. But lo! Everybody remained engaged and quiet throughout, and ended up really loving it... which illustrated to me that some films really can epitomize timelessness and be damn near perfect.
Rated 20 Feb 2007
88
96th
Perhaps Hitch's tightest picture: the atmosphere is remarkably contained (great sets and wonderful use of diagetic sound), the characters are wry, witty, and fun, and the story is compelling and carefully focused. The film also successfully employs a wide range of tones, from great romantic banter to absolutely chilling cruelty, resulting in a terrific experience. If there's anyone who hasn't seen a Hitchcock film before, this would be a phenomenal introduction.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
10
98th
Perfect example of why Hitchcock is the master of suspense
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
95th
Superb! Hitchcock at his best! The masterpiece that best fits the term "hitchcockian film" for certain. One of the most inspired directing and one of the most marvelous screenplays of all time. One of my personal faves.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
5
98th
Masterful suspenser with a(n uncharacteristically for Hitch) heart-warming and believable relationship at the centre. Spectacular set design perfectly places everyone, including the viewer right there.
Rated 27 Sep 2015
91
94th
One of the best thrillers I've ever seen. I didn't expect so much comedy to be interwoven, but from start to finish, I was intrigued, entertained, and a little scared.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
84
77th
A tense, fun movie that really makes you get into Stewarts character. We see everything from his point of view and go through the same series of suspicions he does. The best part of the film is how it doens't focus on the mystery as much as the spying and makes us complicit in it, not only spying on a possible murderer but on the entire neighborhood.
Rated 26 Jan 2007
96
98th
Hitchcock was really the master of suspense, this is a great example.
Rated 04 Feb 2007
95
96th
Rear Window is a rare kind of film, It is unbelievable that one of Hitchcock's most suspenseful films takes place in one room, he does a hell of a job of keeping you captivated, and no matter who it is, and how tough you are, you are bound to jump out of your seat when Raymond Burr comes home, and Grace Kelly is in his apartment. If you want to get into Hitchcock, this is recommended viewing, an absolute Triumph. A Masterpiece of Cinema.
Rated 19 Mar 2007
94
92nd
I love Rear Window. It's incredibly intense and incredibly watchable every time you pop it in. Most movies like this get a little boring after so many viewings, but not this one.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
9
98th
Not quite my favorite Hitchcock but the first film I think of when he's brought up, a quintessential and nearly flawless example of his style. Jimmy Stewart is the perfect helpless everyman Hitchcock protagonist, Grace Kelly is the perfect Hitchcock blonde, and the plot makes us the helpless voyeur into a world of suspense and murder right there with our hero. The snappy dialogue and thrills have aged like fine wine, and retain all their kick to this day.
Rated 31 Aug 2008
60
49th
You can see the main theme/plot/premise/whatever the word is in other movies like Disturbia, Head over Heels, etc. Although I enjoyed this movie, I don't seem to fall in love with it like others do on Criticker, Imdb etc. I know it wasn't the intention, but there were parts where I just started laughing. The ending where he kept flashing him with the light and the neighbors and cops being 'fast forwarded' were priceless.
Rated 22 Sep 2008
88
95th
James Stewart does quite well, but every other player in this film is simply average, it doesn't pick up until after about 30 minutes, but after that it is quite good.
Rated 26 Sep 2008
85
83rd
Incredibly suspensful towards the end but I must admit it does take a bit to get going. However that does reflect the sheer boredom of the central character being cooped up in his apartment for six weeks straight. The cinematography is superb, as almost all of it takes place from the protagonists apartment, and the natural soundtrack perfectly heightens the tension. Still I can't honestly say I think it's as great as everyone else does.
Rated 28 Jul 2009
99
99th
The best subjective thriller ever made. Hell, it might just be the greatest thriller ever made, period. More suspenseful and interesting than I ever thought a film could be. An absolute masterpiece and Hitchcock's finest film.
Rated 29 Aug 2009
95
80th
One of Hitchcock's greatest films. The way he is able to build such suspense even though the entire movie takes place from one location is brilliant. There are also several sub-plots within the movie that are probably good enough to make a movie all there own. Stewart's performance is excellant as usual. It's just a great suspense thriller from start to finish.
Rated 20 Dec 2009
96
96th
Great suspense. And a lot to think about too. Are we actors in our own lives, or merely voyeurs? And what dangers do we run, depending on what option we choose?
Rated 11 May 2010
80
90th
Pretty tense
Rated 25 Sep 2010
97
99th
I am not a big James Stewart fan but he was pefect in this and for this. A great cast and great script make yet another amazing film for Hitchcock's resume. It also inspired me to spy on my neighbors all the time just in case.
Rated 25 Apr 2011
90
95th
All the strengths of Hitchcock rolled into a slick package. Plus, Grace Kelly *mmmm*.
Rated 23 Mar 2015
100
99th
Films don't get any better than this. The premise is ridiculously simple but it's executed in such an creative, flawless way that it becomes a masterpiece.
Rated 29 Sep 2015
100
98th
One of the few films that are a "must see" for any aspiring director. From a technical standpoint, the film is stunning. Hitchcock manages to make the small set larger than life, as each scene is brimming with energy. The slow build to the final tense moments is masterful. Also, it took a rewatch of this film to realize how funny it is. Hitchcock manages to balances the levity of the situation with some good hearty chuckles.
Rated 10 Apr 2016
90
91st
A great reflection on privacy but also a good character study. It starts off pretty lighthearted, but then becomes more grave as it goes on. An excellent mystery movie that employs a lot of Hitchcock trademarks and his storytelling formula, but does so remarkably. Also, the direction is top notch, and the use of sound is extraordinary. Sound itself is really a character, which is so rare, the absence of it can be felt and things can be tense without a word really spoken.
Rated 28 Aug 2017
96
96th
That's a classic Hitchcock stuff but there's two things that stands out better than the other films: having both disturbing and peaceful elements and achieving doing a wonderful thriller, without using lots of places..
Rated 02 Jun 2020
91
94th
I love how the backdrop of the stage manipulates scale with taller, distant skyscrapers. DisneyLand took notes. It's so endearing that shooting on location would've felt wrong. Beautiful piano music too
Rated 21 Oct 2020
75
69th
This movie didn't do a lot for me Too old fashioned for my taste and I'm not a huge James Stewart fan But that ending goes to show why Hitchcock is the master of suspense
Rated 25 Feb 2007
85
93rd
It was my first Hitchcoch movie which I watched and I admired Hitchcock's characterization of people.
Rated 15 Mar 2007
95
98th
What can you say that hasn't already been told? This is one of the ultimate masterpieces of suspense.
Rated 29 Apr 2007
9
90th
Hitchcock takes the standard "Oh god get out of the room, someone is coming!" thriller cliche and turns it into a goddamn masterwork, then laughs his way to the bank. Damn you Hitchcock, you fat bastard. I love it.
Rated 25 May 2007
95
96th
Possibly my favorite Hitchcock film. I love the snappy exchanges between Stewart and Kelly, and the tension is incredible in some places.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
Thoroughly entertaining from first frame to last, and one of those rare films that has only one disappointment: it eventually ends. Without a doubt, a true work of art.
Rated 03 Dec 2007
100
99th
Now this was suspenseful. Alfred Hitchcock really knows how to slowly build the tension and the way it boils over towards the end was awesome. I waas expecting to see what happened to Jimmy Stewart's character at the end, but it was original in a way. The cast was also excellent from top to bottom and we could see several little mini sub plots through out the film that could have been movies themselves.
Rated 08 Feb 2008
90
93rd
This gives "Psycho" a run for its money. And I briefly struggled with which to rate higher. This is top notch, atmospheric and paranoid stuff, with a brilliant premise and a great cast. All orchestrated by The Master.
Rated 29 Jul 2008
98
93rd
What can you say that hasn't been told about this film? It's one of the best Mysteries of all time, and Hitchcock proves once again why he's the master. I still remain engaged with watching this!
Rated 31 Jul 2008
97
98th
If someone had told me before watching this that a film shot entirely from inside a photographer's apartment would be one of the most exciting thrillers ever made I would have been skeptical. This is just fantastic.
Rated 02 Jan 2009
87
89th
grace kelly, jimmy stewart, the set = awesome.
Rated 15 Jun 2009
98
98th
A rare gem. One of those feel good Movies. After a few secs you are totally in that situation. A timeless Movie with a perfect cast up ahead James Stewart and the stunning beauty Grace Kelly. Don't miss that one !!
Rated 02 Dec 2009
89
91st
Films like Disturbia that clearly stole from Rear Window along with Simpson parodies ruined the Thriller aspect of this wonderful film. But I still managed to enjoy it none the less, though somewhat expecting certain things to occur the whole time :(
Rated 02 Sep 2011
91
98th
Unfolds wonderfully, keeps you interested throughout and builds the tension in a gripping way. Awesome premise, masterful execution.
Rated 21 Nov 2012
95
97th
Masterfully crafted murder mystery that still manages to keep me on the edge of my seat. Hitchcock is excellent with the camerawork, proving he really is the king of suspense. Jimmy Stewart is brilliant.
Rated 07 Apr 2013
99
94th
It works as the best introduction to Hitchcock films not just because of his usual tropes--flawed men, calm and plotting women, suspense, and mystery. But because it makes the audience become the story as you go along. As the plot unfolds you, like Grace Kelly's character, want to know the grizzly details of a murder, while apathetic to the fall out. Raymond Burr's "What do you want from me?" serves as a question not just to Stewart, but also (thanks to the P.O.V. shot) the viewer as well.
Rated 01 Nov 2013
93
97th
Hitchcock's classic of voyeurism features some of his best and least self-conscious direction (maybe the flashbulb bit is a little silly)--you don't feel the manipulations, just the suspense. And there's plenty of that on hand, but it's the observational nature of it--conveyed in a patient, subtle, subjective manner that remains fresh even today--that really sets it apart. Smartly, sharply written, with superior performances from James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Thelma Ritter, and Raymond Burr.
Rated 11 Oct 2014
94
96th
One of Hitchcock's finest. Turns the audience into complicit voyeurs.
Rated 18 Feb 2015
99
80th
Genuine worry and just plain beautiful film
Rated 10 Jan 2016
100
89th
A masterpiece. one of the greatest films of all time. Everything is on point. The acting, the dialogue, the sound design, the pacing, and my god, the set design remains fascinating and eye-catching for the films entire run time. And despite the film taking place in one small apartment, Hitchcock's total control over the camera makes it feel so much bigger in scale that it really is. What a film.
Rated 04 Sep 2016
75
82nd
Great cinematography and suspense, and, really, the setting for this movie is so interesting and well set up that it just makes looking at it so enjoyable.
Rated 09 Jan 2017
75
53rd
"People do a lot of things in private they couldn't possibly explain in public."
Rated 21 May 2017
83
95th
Hitchcock's disregard for reality based cinema is evident in Jeff's constant rebuking of Lisa. How many men would resist Grace Kelly's advances? Rear Window is classic Hitch with its elaborate pans, tasteful tracking shots and intense suspense built slowly, like clockwork. His style was ruthlessly mechanical, and it's almost too perfectly deployed, but he was undoubtedly skilled and could tell a multi-layered story with enviable ease. Voyeurism has never been this fun. Screw De Palma!
Rated 15 Oct 2018
75
69th
The shot composition in this is unreal. Needs rewatch.
Rated 10 Nov 2018
85
92nd
Grace Kelly's posture and poise. I suppose another director could have made this film more suspenseful but the light hearted manner was enjoyable. I only disliked the ending.
Rated 02 Jan 2019
94
99th
The immersion into this courtyard community gives the film such a comfortable, classy, sweet vibe that the grey-haired fat man smoking his cigarette alone in the dark doesn't need any leading chords to feel sinister. He just needs the poise and love of Grace Kelly for his comedown - she, who just wants to prove to her man that she is not just the elegant, perfect, thrillingly sexy creature that somehow entered his life - she also has the guts. What a wholesome fantasy it all is! And the outfits!
Rated 29 Sep 2019
92
96th
For such a simple film, RW provokes more than its fair share of discussion on so many issues. Is it a romantic comedy with a backdrop of intrigue? ( Surely the idea of Grace Kelly being too perfect it suitably hilarious?); Has a murder actually been committed? If it has, is it the person you think it is? Is it all just paranoia caused by someone cooped up whilst recuperating? Just a wonderful film, beautifully acted, and well paced ... as long as you forget the dodgy special effects.
Rated 15 Oct 2019
80
79th
Its interesting how Jeff (the main character) interprets the observations he witnesses. Its all a case of context, I suppose. Hearing him query other peoples interpretations of what he saw made me doubt the truth behind the circumstances. It features a strong performance from both James Stewart and Grace Kelly, who is quick to challenge his assumptions. It makes me wonder what do others read in to otherwise seemingly every day activities and observations?.
Rated 01 Dec 2006
96
90th
Great thriller that only takes place in one room. Brilliantly directed.
Rated 16 Jan 2007
80
96th
watch the neighbours
Rated 08 Feb 2007
97
98th
My favorite Hitchcock. It only gets better and better with each viewing, as I notice it goes deeper and deeper. Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly are brilliant. Utterly compelling storyline.
Rated 24 Feb 2007
60
62nd
Great film .
Rated 26 Feb 2007
85
96th
The film depends entirely on the acting, and every player delivers to perfection. With lesser players and direction, this would have been an average thriller.
Rated 06 Apr 2007
99
99th
One of Hicthcock's best.
Rated 28 Jun 2007
70
78th
If Vertigo is Jimmie Stewart driving around San Francisco for 2 hours, this is Jimmie Stewart looking out the window for 2 hours. Suspense!
Rated 12 Jul 2007
95
93rd
A Hitchcock classic.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
91st
Wonderful idea, incredibly creative.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
89th
An absolute masterpiece of tension.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
92nd
An absolute classic. Stewart at his finest. The way this movie delivers is something akin to brilliance. The story is predictable, at best, but so much more than that due to the way Hitchcock shot it. Were it not shot in such a confining way, it could have been justa nother murder mystery. But keeping you confined to looking out the window for all of your clues makes you feel like you ARE L.B. Jeffries. Really cool.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
89th
excellent, though slow at times...how many times do you need to see jimmy stewart wake up in one night?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
One of my favorite movies of all time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
91st
Chilling and entertaining. One of Hitchcock's most famous, deservedly so.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
99
99th
One of the all time great Hitchcock films. And let's face it, Grace Kelly was elegantly HOT.
Rated 09 Sep 2007
87
79th
The beginning did little to entertain me, but I'm glad I stuck with it past that first 15-20 minutes because it gets much much, better. By the third act I was utterly immersed into the movie's world.
Rated 14 Nov 2007
90
96th
- excellent
Rated 27 Dec 2007
94
99th
Hitchcock's best.
Rated 18 Jan 2008
94
95th
Personal favorite.
Rated 07 Feb 2008
94
98th
Oh the suspense! So simple, yet you're on the edge of your seat the entire time. Loved it!
Rated 01 Mar 2008
98
96th
# 41
Rated 13 Mar 2008
88
87th
Intense and gripping. Hitchcock puts the audience in a position of voyeurism right along with (the great) Jimmy Stewart. The idea of watching people without them knowing is an intriguing concept with much potential for drama and horror. And Hitchcock explores these avenues with satisfying results. Tightly focused and perfectly directed, and with one of Stewart's best performances.
Rated 21 Jun 2008
99
99th
An absolute masterpiece. Suspenseful, and fun to watch, while also being a powerful chunk of subtle commentary. Plus, the beautiful Grace Kelly, in beutiful clothes. what's not to love?
Rated 05 Jul 2008
85
75th
A fantastic Hitchcock work; so simple and limited in locale, yet so graceful.
Rated 26 Jul 2008
9
90th
(2nd viewing) I had mixed feelings about this film when I first saw it a while ago. For a suspense film, it doesn't offer a lot of thrills because you see everything unfolding on screen, devoid of genuine frightening moments, which Psycho excelled at. Judging the technical aspects, this film is top notch, and a great example for present and future filmmakers. I liked it more the 2nd time around, so I still recommend it.
Rated 02 Sep 2008
100
99th
It's not my favorite Hitch, but this is filmmaking so well done, so distilled to its very essence, I have to give it a 100 out of principle. Most important: it works on multiple levels while remaining a blast to watch, and rewatch and rewatch. A masterpiece by any standard.
Rated 02 Nov 2008
95
97th
Shows up most modern thrillers for the gimmicky borefests they actually are.
Rated 15 Jan 2009
90
92nd
One of my favorite Hitchcock movies, love his camera work to induce suspense.
Rated 03 Mar 2009
80
94th
A premise with broad appeal for the casual and occasional voyeur: a globe-trotting photojournalist, confined to a wheelchair with a broken leg, whiling away the hours of a summer hot spell by spying on his neighbors around the tenement courtyard, begins to suspect the neighbor across the way of having done away with his wife. And a treatment of high, not broad, appeal for the more than casual and occasional moviegoer: an unusual amount of material done in extreme long shot. Or, to say the same t
Rated 09 Jun 2009
80
84th
I was really hoping this would be the Hitchcock 100. Alas, it strives too much for what I always assumed he'd be as a director. It's the kind of picture that exists entirely independent of Vertigo. Too much suspense, not enough depth. Still a great movie but it's no contender to Vertigo.
Rated 17 Jun 2009
85
81st
I'm surprised at how Hitchcock makes the inaudible neighbors across from Stewart have more character than any run-of-the-mill thriller. The nurse had some humorous one-liners, but this piece of dialogue really stood out:

"And I asked myself, what's General Motors got to be nervous about? Over production, I says. Collapse. When General Motors has to go to the bathroom ten times a day, the whole country's ready to let go."

Rear Window: Suspenseful, AND prophetic!
Rated 02 Jul 2009
90
90th
One of Hitchcock's bests. The opening shot is snerghy good.
Rated 20 Jul 2009
85
95th
Rear Window is, to me, Hitchcock's finest work, and if anything has earned him the title of "Master of Suspense" it is this. Still, much of the credit is due to the script which allowed Hitchcock to reach his full potential as a directing craftsman. Jimmy Stewart is his perpetual self - pleasant and perfectly adequate, but it is Grace Kelly who is wonderful. She is not only extremely fetching but exudes intelligence and sensitivity.
Rated 30 Jul 2009
100
93rd
Just fantastic.

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