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Rebecca

Rebecca

1940
Romance, Drama
2h 10m
When a naive young woman marries a rich widower, they settle in his gigantic mansion, where she finds the memory of the first wife maintaining a grip on her husband and the servants. (imdb)

Directed by:

Alfred Hitchcock

Screenwriter:

Daphne Du Maurier, Philip MacDonald, Robert E. Sherwood, Joan Harrison

Starring:

George Sanders, Laurence Olivier, Leo G. Carroll, Nigel Bruce, Judith Anderson, Joan Fontaine, Reginald Denny, C. Aubrey Smith, Gladys Cooper, Billy Bevan, Melville Cooper, Florence Bates

Genres:

Romance, Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Mystery

Country:

USA

Languages:

English, French
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Rebecca

1940
Romance, Drama
2h 10m
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goremeatgoremeat
Rated 04 Nov 2011
88
91st
Rebecca takes its sweet time to become a Hitchcock film, but once it gets there it rewards you for waiting. The tension valve is gradually increased and the (for its time) innovative underscoring was great. Turning upper class luxury into a fearful and oppressive antagonist was a marvellous touch. The court stuff and after was unnecessary, but everything else is top-drawer. Waxman, Barnes, and Selznick all get their stamp on the film too for (often) better or (seldom) worse. Great stuff!
Rated 04 Nov 2011
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 11 Sep 2008
99
98th
The scene where Olivier remembers Rebecca's death is one of the absolute greatest moments (for myself) in cinema: he conjures R's ghost, Fontaine finally grows up and the two lovers finally understand each other. And all the camera does is look around an empty space. While I dislike the Selznick elements, they do nothing to deter from some of Hitch's proudest.
Rated 11 Sep 2008
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 03 Aug 2007
88
81st
Rebecca is less Hitchcockian than you'd probably hope going in to it. The story is slow and the characters aren't well acted outside of Olivier and Fontaine. That being said, as soon as you start to find out the big mystery it really picks up and makes for a rather enjoyable movie overall. It's certainly not Hitchcock's best but it's clearly a good movie in its own right.
Rated 03 Aug 2007
myszatekMyszatek
Rated 10 Sep 2009
94
99th
This full of tension movie will haunt you long after watching. I don't think they can make those anymore. Masterpiece.
Rated 10 Sep 2009
naikounaikou
Rated 27 Jun 2010
80
89th
To say nothing of his suspense-building abilities, I think Hitchcock is one of the few directors out there capable of producing plot twists which can surprise even the most seasoned and cynical moviegoer.
Rated 27 Jun 2010
frankswildfrankswild
Rated 26 Jan 2012
90
94th
A unique portrayal of a haunting without the supernatural. Ghosts and curses exist here without ghosts and curses
Rated 26 Jan 2012
torontodogtorontodog
Rated 13 May 2008
85
90th
The great acting is enough to make a classic of Hitchcock's Rebecca. Hitch doesn't insert any of the trickery that he will be known for later on in his career, and in this case, the movie is better for it. Man, I think I would have decked that creepy maid at some point though.
Rated 13 May 2008
magbMagb
Rated 02 Feb 2007
85
73rd
Here's a rather unusual Hitchcock flick, in large part due to the fact that it's primarily a "David O. Selznick production," and also because it's an almost straight adaptation of a not particularly Hitch-like book. That doesn't mean Rebecca isn't a great movie, but if you're looking for that special Hitchcock experience you should look elsewhere. Even though the movie has many of Hitch's familiar touches, it doesn't feel like a typical Hitchcock movie.
Rated 02 Feb 2007
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 14 Jan 2011
78
83rd
Manderley is invaded by sinister shadows, witty characters and a perfect gothic atmosphere, all organized beautifully by Hitchcock. Despite its excesses (the tiresome running time, the long climax), the director's american debut is an organic piece of psychological drama: right at the beginning, it's possible to feel Maxim's darkness and Danver's obsession with the first Mrs. De Winter, and how they will oppress the second Mrs. De Winter.
Rated 14 Jan 2011
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 07 Sep 2010
80
86th
Wow... If they'd packed more into this, the whole thing would have blown! This "ghost" story has: Exotic getaway! Young romance! Spooky castle! Fast cars! Weird women! Demons of the past! Plot twists! Secrets! Costume parties! Courtroom drama! Fire! Cancer! and a dog named Jasper! It may lack the flow of Hitch's later movies, but its certainly got nearly everything else!
Rated 07 Sep 2010
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 06 Feb 2008
4
74th
Often dismissed, by Hitchcock himself even, over Selznick's apparent influence, but for me this film's oppressive atmosphere and constant anxiety make it among the director's more effective works. There's much to be said for its depictions of female status; where socioeconomics deign a woman's place to be, and how those conventions might be subverted, not least of all through an undercurrent of lesbianism - that make this a forward case for reconsideration of Hitchcock's presentation of women.
Rated 06 Feb 2008
leonardisLeonardis
Rated 27 Jul 2023
97
94th
Not the spooky film I expected. The first half downs even feel like one of his films, but the second half is absolutely his vision. This was him dipping his toes in to Hollywood, which was never the same after his entrance. Just when I thought I’ve seen to all, this oldie legitimately had some excellent twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. The three leads are awesome, as is the production design and Alfred’s innovative camera movements. A bit dated, but it still holds up! Phenomenal stuff!
Rated 27 Jul 2023
frostyFrosty
Rated 06 Oct 2009
85
93rd
Beautiful photography and a chilling atmosphere steeped in mystery. There is an awful lot to admire in Rebecca but special mention should go to the Mrs Danver's character - who is disturbing and sinister yet believable - an image created through cooperation of script, direction, camerawork and performance. She serves as a microcosm example of why this film works so well.
Rated 06 Oct 2009
luxnatalisLuxNatalis
Rated 05 Nov 2014
93
99th
Judith Anderson in the performance of her career as the eerie Mrs. Danvers.
Rated 05 Nov 2014
owen1218owen1218
Rated 09 Feb 2011
65
38th
A beautiful picture with some interesting dynamics, but the overall plot is a bit strange, and the 'romance' verges on disturbing, with the man talking to the woman as if she was a stupid little child. He actually tells her to "Eat it up like a good little girl", which would be an offensive enough thing to say to a five year old child, let alone to a woman in her twenties you are courting. Under the circumstances, it's almost impossible to understand how she 'falls in love with him'.
Rated 09 Feb 2011
twincinematwincinema
Rated 07 Sep 2016
85
85th
You know what you're getting from a Hitchcock film? OR DO YOU? This only has the faintest whiff of being Hitchcock, but it's still a great film. His use of lighting (and shadows) adds to the haunting nature of this gothic tale, and it's well-acted by everyone, but especially Anderson. Relationships in the 30s/40s were weird.
Rated 07 Sep 2016
amerigoamerigo
Rated 30 Aug 2019
77
46th
You can see where the ideas behind The Tenant and Rosemary's Baby may have come from and, indeed, there are tinges of brilliance that shine through here and there, but let's face it, it's a very dated film. The narrative is often needlessly meandering, the dialog hokey and the chemistry between the two leads pretty much non-existent. It's a film that only hints at the heights Hitchcock will reach.
Rated 30 Aug 2019
obdurateObdurate
Rated 26 Jul 2008
85
81st
A nice drama/noir movie with really great direction. Not one missed shot/poorly used camera angle. Excellent use of shadows, lighting and mood. Excellent use of suspense as well. Some nice plot twists here and there.
Rated 26 Jul 2008
terrymacterrymac
Rated 31 Aug 2017
86
94th
Really enjoyed this, despite some excessive wordy exposition at times. Plenty of style, fine performances, and a curious, slightly creepy atmosphere. Anderson was great as Mrs Danvers, cold and quietly dangerous, and it's always a treat to see George Sanders along with his glorious voice. Even if it loses its way a bit towards the end, this is some fine early Hitchcock, and well worth a watch.
Rated 31 Aug 2017
michaelsmichaels
Rated 06 May 2015
95
98th
Hitchcock's playing with genres in Rebecca, and successfully so. Romance or thriller, he pulls it off and had me hooked from the beginning. Joan Fontaine (my God, what an enchanting woman) and Laurence Olivier were absolutely perfect in their roles but the biggest applause goes to Judith Anderson as Mrs Danver. Chilling stares, icy yet respectful manners, so subtly evil right from her first moment on the screen. Creeped me out.
Rated 06 May 2015
axleblazeaxleblaze
Rated 17 Mar 2012
80
46th
Worth it if only for the strong lesbian subtext between a woman and a dead woman.
Rated 17 Mar 2012
ratedarghratedargh
Rated 14 Apr 2012
75
54th
Not Hitchcock's best despite being his only Best Picture winner. Once the reveals start, it becomes a much different film than what it appeared to be. Great performances from everyone...especially Joan Fontaine and Judith Anderson. It's solid but it didn't engage as much as his other films.
Rated 14 Apr 2012
caimancaiman
Rated 02 Mar 2010
86
82nd
Expertly directed, and with a mysterious story that unfolds intriguingly and satisfyingly. The last act suffers slightly from some bogged down pacing, but it's not a big problem. One of Hitchcock's best.
Rated 02 Mar 2010
nilkynarfynilkynarfy
Rated 17 Apr 2009
80
78th
The opening third, well, sucked. Pretty hard. Just the sort of aimless, banal high society boy-meets-girl crap that was in all the movies no one talks about from that era. I guess that was sort of the point though, since banal shit was what Mr. de Winter was after. Once they get to the creepy old mansion, though, the film picks up and we're rewarded with non-stop tension and "shit's not right, sir" moments. Pretty well-done, and I suppose, worth the best picture Oscar it received.
Rated 17 Apr 2009
kalmah7Kalmah7
Rated 19 Dec 2008
100
99th
One of Hitchcock's best. Fontaine and Olivier are outstanding, the first hour and a half are damn near perfect, and it's one of the most captivating movies I've ever seen. Impossible to resist, this deserves it's title as a masterpiece. Vertigo is the only one that can touch this.
Rated 19 Dec 2008
nepetaNepeta
Rated 01 Jun 2020
85
80th
The final twist is perhaps straining a little bit, but the film is just such a pleasure to watch; artfully shot, a good sense of humour in its early stages, moving into intrigue and suspense as the film continues. You can feel Rebecca's presence in that old house, still lingering, looming.
Rated 01 Jun 2020
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 24 Feb 2008
89
96th
A slow story that turns into one of Hitch's most accomplished works.
Rated 24 Feb 2008
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 30 Sep 2020
98
93rd
Hitchcock was always more of a melodrama director than a pure dramatist. But here he uses that to his advantage by making a great gothic romance. The basic conflict is of a new marriage to a widowed man of means. But it is elevated to a social thriller as class & gender add additional obstacles to the genre format. It starts a bit slow, and is clunky with an expository plot twist at the end. But those are minor criticisms as the film includes his best performances & thrills. Highly recommended.
Rated 30 Sep 2020
okidudeokidude
Rated 26 Mar 2010
5
96th
Hitchcock's earliest of films and what a wild ride! Feels very similar to Vertigo in plot delivery where the final twist is quite unpredictable and we are left wondering how we wandered from the first half of the movie to the exciting finish. Possibly too slow of a build up - but thrilling nonetheless!
Rated 26 Mar 2010
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 23 Aug 2016
90
92nd
As many here have already noted, the movie starts almost unbearably slow, but once it gets into full gear (around the time they arrive at the de Winter estate), it's pure suspenseful Hitchcock brilliance. The behind-the-scenes collaborative craziness was also a ton of fun to read about. Definitely a worthy Best Picture winner.
Rated 23 Aug 2016
seryxaSeryxa
Rated 10 Apr 2009
100
93rd
The supreme Hollywood entertainment package, set in Monte Carlo and Cornwall, with generous helpings of romance, comedy, suspense, melodrama and mystery, all indulged in by strongly-drawn characters, and directed by the English wizard from a novel which sold millions of copies. It really couldn't miss, and it didn't.
Rated 10 Apr 2009
fudgiebfudgieb
Rated 31 Jul 2007
94
86th
One of Hitch's best. Olivier is a master.
Rated 31 Jul 2007
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 22 Mar 2010
85
88th
Another amazing movie of Alfred Hitchcock. So far I have not seen a movie of it that I did not like. It's an old movie, the performances, sometimes sounds a little naive, watching today. But still has a great direction, holding the attention until the last second.
Rated 22 Mar 2010
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 12 Dec 2006
84
77th
The Hitchcockian tension is good, the performances are great and the cinematography and use of shadows superb.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
pjrichpjrich
Rated 17 Oct 2007
95
94th
Vintage Hitchcock. Ages well.
Rated 17 Oct 2007
emre_eEmre E.
Rated 17 Jan 2020
90
91st
Hitchcock,film boyunca suretini bile göremediğimiz Rebecca karakterinin varlığını hem bizim üzerimizde hem de Mrs.Winter’ın üzerinde oldukça yoğun bir şekilde hissettirmeyi başarıyor.Bu yönüyle Rebecca’nın sinema tarihinin görünmemesine rağmen en baskın karakterlerinden biri olduğunu söyleyebiliriz.Harika bir ışık kullanımı ve görüntü yönetimine sahip film,baştan sona seyirciye melodram bir havada gerilim sunmayı başarıyor.
Rated 17 Jan 2020
bigsimoBigSimo
Rated 25 Mar 2014
63
45th
Very dated in many ways; the dialogue in particular is frequently unnatural. Joan Fontaine's overacting bothered me, but Judith Anderson's chilling performance made up for it. The final scene is also fantastic.
Rated 25 Mar 2014
darrenDarren
Rated 20 Jul 2017
86
87th
The way Mrs. Danvers is shot in this movie puts her up there for creepiest Hitckcock antagonist(if that's really the word to be used here or in any hitchcock really)
Rated 20 Jul 2017
theallianceTheAlliance
Rated 09 Sep 2007
80
62nd
At first a quite slow and dull romantic drama film that turned into a unpredictable psychological thriller in the last third of the film. Even though Olivier, Fontaine and Anderson were great i wished the first part was atleast 30 minutes shorter, i lost interest after a while and started to doubt the films reviews and scores. The second part surely made up for it but i can't ignore the slow start it had.
Rated 09 Sep 2007
countyhellcounty_hell
Rated 11 Sep 2009
88
95th
one of the great, story-driven thrillers. not the typical hitchcock movie, but very much in the vein of other david selznick productions.
Rated 11 Sep 2009
chacronChacron
Rated 01 Sep 2009
50
23rd
It simply isnt a story worth telling in my opinion, alot of suspense and build up, for very little pay off. Not Hitchcock's best.
Rated 01 Sep 2009
tonydaltonydal
Rated 27 Sep 2007
90
95th
Key plot change (no doubt required by the Hays Commission) considerably lessens the effect of the story. Sanders interesting (and effective) casting choice; Fontaine and Anderson are also tremendous. Some rather goofy musical touches early on. Great moment early on: Fontaine dancing enraptured with Olivier, then noticing he notices, and having a laugh about it. A smattering of overly stylized moments throughout the film.
Rated 27 Sep 2007
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 19 Jun 2013
81
80th
This is a masterclass in slow buildup of suspense over a 2-hour period. Cast a fragile young lady as the winsome heroine, then transport her to an unsettling new location - a towering, opulent haunted house filled with cavernous rooms, shadowy chiaroscuro, and creepy servants. Make her dashing husband become increasingly more untrustworthy, and play on the reputation and legacy of a character who is never shown on screen. A sizzling noirish pot-boiler which paved the way for Preminger's "Laura".
Rated 19 Jun 2013
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 06 Jan 2018
85
87th
Hitchcock's first American film is brimming with romantic intrigue. A seemingly simple secret becomes much more devious with the introduction of Mrs. Danvers. If the numerous relationships in the film weren't interesting enough, the house maid's bond with the unseen title character is wonderfully odd.
Rated 06 Jan 2018
meerkatmeerkat
Rated 11 Nov 2007
90
81st
I first watched this when I was in the 3rd grade, in a hotel with my mother the night we had moved out of our house in Atlanta, so it will always have a special place in my heart. A wonderful film, although tragic. The book isn't bad either, at least from what I can remember 12 years later.
Rated 11 Nov 2007
filliganFilligan
Rated 16 Jun 2012
82
47th
Rebecca, thankfully, is one of Hitchcock's films that's an excellent example of why he's considered a pioneer of cinema. It looks incredible, features unforgettable characters (Mrs. Danvers especially), and is wrapped in a densely mysterious plot. Its shortcomings come by the way of its pacing, which is far too sluggish. There's also some things that don't age particularly well (the score, the depiction of women), but overall it's a film that slowly gains powerful momentum.
Rated 16 Jun 2012
ashwilliamsAshWilliams
Rated 15 Oct 2008
80
65th
It's Hitch, and it's great!
Rated 15 Oct 2008
joojooJooJoo
Rated 28 Sep 2008
4
56th
I keep going back and forth on the exact nature of its effect on me, but damn does it has a way of staying with me.
Rated 28 Sep 2008
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 07 Dec 2012
80
82nd
I liked the acting and the story, but this seemed to take too long to get through it.
Rated 07 Dec 2012
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 23 Oct 2013
6
83rd
the way a dead woman and her memories affect her past acquaintances in different ways. quite a strange film, and among his other films perhaps closest in tone to vertigo. a little overlong, especially during the investigation. wonderful visuals and the music is luscious.
Rated 23 Oct 2013
ocelotOcelot
Rated 21 May 2014
60
54th
Some films are clearly adapted from a play, yet I've never seen one so clearly adapted from a novel, and slavishly so at that. The extended prologue is all but pointless and many elements remain on the screen that were clearly written to remain on the page. There's some psychosexual subtext, but it's ultimately a Selznick film more than a Hitchcock, and the film suffers a tad. Likely a masterpiece if made ten years later.
Rated 21 May 2014
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 11 Nov 2009
35
19th
I always appreciate the care that Hitchcock puts into the visual aspect of his movies, but for me a drama or thriller's quality depends on the text and Hitch often used crappy ones. The first hour of Rebecca, though tacky and ever increasingly tedious, is somehow bearable. The next hour is garishly awful. Newbie Joan Fontaine does her very best to hold the movie together with her very theatrical but effectively mesmerizing performance, even though her character is an unbelievable moron.
Rated 11 Nov 2009
nobletNoblet
Rated 18 Oct 2011
81
73rd
Very solid film. The ghost story aspect is pretty compelling, and Anderson pretty much makes the film great all by herself. Far from Hitchcock's best, but that really only shows that he made so many great movies.
Rated 18 Oct 2011
srlauraSrlaura
Rated 18 Feb 2015
100
95th
Never seen anything like it. Made me want to read the book, equally haunting.
Rated 18 Feb 2015
shalevshalev
Rated 05 Jul 2010
86
86th
Not a typical Hitchcock, especially not in the first half, which was a bit slow but Fontaine held it interesting. It has its charm no doubt and aged better than other Hitchcocks.
Rated 05 Jul 2010
dorkovskyDorkovsky
Rated 31 Jan 2009
10
99th
I know that this preceded it, but it I found it to be like Suspicion, only done right.
Rated 31 Jan 2009
willofgaiawillofgaia
Rated 20 Feb 2007
98
95th
My personal favorite of Hitchcock's movies, and I'm probably the only one who feels that way. But then again, I didn't like Vertigo.
Rated 20 Feb 2007
jlewisjlewis
Rated 27 Dec 2020
88
69th
disappointed, did not see main character once.
Rated 27 Dec 2020
jdm123JDM123
Rated 09 Jun 2019
100
84th
Hitchcock wasn't completely pleased with this, but it won an Oscar, and Mrs. Danvers is one of the screens great villains.
Rated 09 Jun 2019
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 17 Feb 2018
80
81st
Mrs. de Winter: "Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again."
Rated 17 Feb 2018
roofsrunnerroofs_runner
Rated 11 Dec 2010
90
85th
Pretty slow beginning with some far fetched mystery. Later, when the movie gains more speed it fully catches yours attention and doesn't let you miss any slightest detail.
Rated 11 Dec 2010
shoranShoran
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
88th
Damn that Mrs. Danvers.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
punqPUNQ
Rated 20 Aug 2016
90
99th
Superbly written piece of literature adapted for the big screen. Apart from the usual detailed direction from the master himself, what makes Rebecca work so exceedingly well was Joan Fontaine's tremendous performance as the innocent wife! You really feel for her all the way in this bewildered story! A little harder to take was Laurence Olivier. But in a way it's Fontaine your eyes are on whenever he was having his tantrums. Always her frail reaction that was important.
Rated 20 Aug 2016
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 25 Oct 2017
84
83rd
More Selznick than Hitchcock for the most part, but still possesses the creeping dread of Hitchcock's best. Anderson is sublime as the creepy housekeeper.
Rated 25 Oct 2017
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 19 Jul 2020
76
58th
Dead wife chat is certainly a mood killer! :O
Rated 19 Jul 2020
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 18 Dec 2016
5
20th
Probably the weirdest Hitchcock I've seen so far, particularly in the way the seemingly faux-relationship awkwardly unfolds between Olivier and the incredibly naive Fontaine. Even past the midpoint revelation, it became a drag watching these two characters become entangled in what is the cinematic equivalent of an impending house-fire.
Rated 18 Dec 2016
jasongirl67Jasongirl67
Rated 19 Oct 2020
60
39th
Seems really dated compared to other Hitchcock films But a good watch none the less
Rated 19 Oct 2020
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 19 Jun 2011
79
82nd
The beginning was pretty mild, though I liked the dark undertone which was very Hitchcockian spice of the story. The last third of the film was top notch Hitchcock quality. I also liked the lesbian sidekick of the story.
Rated 19 Jun 2011
mandymandy
Rated 28 Dec 2012
7
73rd
A little dated in it's portrayal of women and relationships but still an unforgettable watch.
Rated 28 Dec 2012
burkayadaligburkayadalig
Rated 16 Apr 2012
92
92nd
Yet another masterpiece from Hitchcock
Rated 16 Apr 2012
zenmoviezenmovie
Rated 19 May 2012
82
83rd
A fascinating suspense with captivating, if a little theatrical, performances.
Rated 19 May 2012
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 12 Apr 2009
73
83rd
Good Movie
Rated 12 Apr 2009
karolcristkarolcrist
Rated 02 Oct 2008
97
98th
Manderley ... Sir Olivier is wonderful as a man tormented by memories. Judith Anderson is wonderful as Mrs. Danver.
Rated 02 Oct 2008
vince_leoVince Leo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
96th
Rebecca is clearly a superior classic film, one that is immensely engrossing, leaving you forever haunted by its memory, much the way Rebecca does to those she left behind in this terrific story from Daphne du Maurier's novel.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
markkermodemarkkermode
Rated 09 Jan 2009
1
0th
"[A] classic female gothic romance..."
Rated 09 Jan 2009
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 15 Feb 2015
6
86th
chaw's piece on this is possibly the best thing he ever wrote.
Rated 15 Feb 2015
damildamil
Rated 12 Jan 2012
75
81st
I enjoyed it a lot. I found it to be quite haunting and creepy at times too. Hitchcock's direction was fantastic and the film had some really great plot twists. My one criticism might be the film's use of rear projection screens. There weren't too many instances, but occasionally they popped up and looked quite fake and, more importantly, seemed rather unnecessary. There very well might've been a logical reason though.
Rated 12 Jan 2012
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 01 Jun 2016
88
91st
Despite Hitchcock having been forced outside of his comfort zone and to make something notably different from his usual style, it's a testament to this skill that he was still able to make something as sturdy and robust as this. Rebecca is an effective gothic horror set in the (then) modern day, that luckily, was also able to keep all the feminist and lesbian subtext present in the novel as well.
Rated 01 Jun 2016
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 07 Feb 2007
76
58th
Studio interference and alterations to the original story mar this one a bit, but it's not bad. Judith Anderson absolutely steals the show as the menacing housekeeper.
Rated 07 Feb 2007
davidkahaneDavidKahane
Rated 13 Aug 2009
90
83rd
It's always striking to be reminded of the fluidity of Hitchcock's camerawork and how effectively he explored the psychology of his characters. His mastery of the technical and the emotional is a splendid convergence that marks his best works. There are marvelous performances from Joan Fontaine as the worried bride and Laurence Olivier, oozing intimidating imperiousness as the husband. There's also a splendidly droll supporting performance by George Sanders.
Rated 13 Aug 2009
markbriscoemarkbriscoe
Rated 10 Apr 2024
90
84th
wonderful classic. great script. tension and romance
Rated 10 Apr 2024
kutlehankutlehan
Rated 27 Feb 2010
20
5th
They forced us to watch.
Rated 27 Feb 2010
rurusmasherRuruSmasher
Rated 31 Dec 2020
82
42nd
I got it... But it didn't get me... Might be a combo of knowing quite a lot of the plot and feeling frustrated by the ending, which matters because it kinda blows up the film thematically. Is it well-directed, acted and everything else? Yeah, but it left me cold. I did not feel an ounce of tension.
Rated 31 Dec 2020
napolenbradynapolenbrady
Rated 01 Mar 2019
93
91st
93.00
Rated 01 Mar 2019
yugyug
Rated 27 Aug 2015
75
66th
Pretty elaborate..but too elaborate for it's own good which introduces slightly loose ends in the film.
Rated 27 Aug 2015
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 20 Feb 2010
6
55th
Definitely not one of the better Hitchcock's, but it still resolves itself nicely. About an hour in I was like when is he gonna get to the point? He eventually does and the finale (house on fire is gonna stay with me forever) and climax are quite striking but getting there is a bit grating. Fontaine's character is too timid and almost unbelievable at times. The servant works for you dummy tell her to shut the hell up.
Rated 20 Feb 2010
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 21 Jun 2010
80
80th
The romance story as well as the acting seems a bit dated, with Fontaine repeating her "innocent girl in love" routine and Olivier being seriously silly (or the other way around. Both work for me). Like most Hitchcock movies there's a shift in tone and genre mid-movie, and the mystery part is the one that works the best mood- and cinematography-wise. But the true merit of this movie is that it teaches you that sometimes women should just be told to shut up and get over themselves.
Rated 21 Jun 2010
forrestqForrestQ
Rated 27 Feb 2019
75
89th
I don't approve of the Hollywood ending, but ignoring the edits to the source material I really liked this movie and the performances.
Rated 27 Feb 2019
larmorlarmor
Rated 07 Oct 2018
54
46th
A bourgeois tale of manipulation and deceit. The story is based on too many contrivances (finding the boat, the 'tripping'). Hitchcock is manipulative: I'm fine with having scenes making me believe something that later turns out to be false, but they have to make sense upon a rewatch. This is not the case for many of them. Direction is pretty good with a nice photography (some weird mismatches though and I deeply disliked the outdoors scene with the fake background).
Rated 07 Oct 2018
theyshoot11theyshoot11
Rated 30 Nov 2011
83
66th
#334
Rated 30 Nov 2011
theyshoot08theyshoot08
Rated 19 Dec 2008
84
68th
312
Rated 19 Dec 2008
graveyardtangraveyardtan
Rated 07 Nov 2009
75
44th
With all of the praise heaped on this film, I found it to be strikingly un-subtle, especially the score. And the Hemingwayesque sexual-treatment of the women as either children or whores was quite distracting.
Rated 07 Nov 2009
hulothulot
Rated 01 Nov 2010
100
96th
watched: 2010, 2012, 2018
Rated 01 Nov 2010
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 23 Aug 2009
80
68th
Very good movie. From the time that our main character arrives at her new home, the entire film is quite suspenseful, and ultimately quite gratifying. My experience with early Hitchcock has oftentimes been "yes, I see what's going on here, I see the seeds of something great." This was not the case with Rebecca. This film *is* something great. Required viewing for Hitchcock fans.
Rated 23 Aug 2009
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 25 Aug 2021
50
44th
Of course it is important to keep in mind that this was made in 1940, but there are some cringey bad moments that took me out of the movie. The slow burn is rewarding, but too plodding overall.
Rated 25 Aug 2021
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 21 Feb 2007
65
73rd
Classic.
Rated 21 Feb 2007
stainStain
Rated 30 Mar 2007
40
23rd
One of the few boring Hitchcocks
Rated 30 Mar 2007
nickeyelyssenickeyelysse
Rated 09 May 2008
50
7th
My high school English teacher tried to get me to read this book, could not get through it. Movie wasn't much better.
Rated 09 May 2008
nathanbatesNathanBates
Rated 06 Mar 2021
80
78th
Decent psychological thriller, although I've always felt that if the new Mrs de Winter had asked a few more questions, there wouldn't have been quite as much skittishness at the beginning. But the creepy atmosphere, strengthened the overarching power of the titular character, is what really makes this classic.
Rated 06 Mar 2021
glmglm
Rated 25 Dec 2010
94
98th
93.750
Rated 25 Dec 2010

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