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Vertigo
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. With James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes.
8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed wi…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Vertigo.
MoviHero lists May 28, 1958 as the release date for Vertigo. Alfred Hitchcock is the listed director. The listed cast includes James Stewart as Det. John 'Scottie' Ferguson, Kim Novak as Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton, Barbara Bel Geddes as Marjorie 'Midge' Wood, Tom Helmore as Gavin Elster. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 28, 1958
GenresMystery · Thriller · Romance
Runtime2h 8m
DirectorAlfred Hitchcock
CastJames Stewart as Det. John 'Scottie' Ferguson, Kim Novak as Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton, Barbara Bel Geddes as Marjorie 'Midge' Wood, Tom Helmore as Gavin Elster
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Vertigo 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?
Vertigo runs 2h 8m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.1/10 from 6,617 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary2/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required7/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Vertigo
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Viewer reaction
“A tense, dizzying thriller from the Master. Plot in a nutshell: A retired detective suffering from acrophobia takes the case of an old college chum's…”
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“I will never understand the universal adoration for Vertigo.”
Viewer reaction
“A slow paced but good movie if we disregard the ending, it feels like writers did not have any idea how to finish the story.”
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“All I know, this film wasn’t so successful at first and this probably because the audience didn’t expect a film so dark and claustrophobic.”
Viewer reaction
“Not one of my favorites from Hitchcock, and certainly dower, but still visually striking and two amazing performances from James Stewart and Kim Novak.”
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