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Rear Window
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. With James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey.
8.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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8.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Rear Window.
MoviHero lists August 1, 1954 as the release date for Rear Window. Alfred Hitchcock is the listed director. The listed cast includes James Stewart as L.B. Jefferies, Grace Kelly as Lisa Fremont, Wendell Corey as Thomas Doyle, Thelma Ritter as Stella. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 1, 1954
GenresDrama · Mystery · Thriller
Runtime1h 53m
DirectorAlfred Hitchcock
CastJames Stewart as L.B. Jefferies, Grace Kelly as Lisa Fremont, Wendell Corey as Thomas Doyle, Thelma Ritter as Stella
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Rear Window right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Rear Window runs 1h 53m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.3/10 from 7,494 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Rear Window
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Viewer reaction
“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…”
Viewer reaction
“I love a good plot twist as much as next person but maybe it was better back then.”
Viewer reaction
“Probably have seen this a half dozen times over the years and still is my favorite Hitchcock movie, favorite mind you not best.”
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Viewer reaction
“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.”
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