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Hitchcock

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2012 | 98 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Following his great success with "North by Northwest," director Alfred Hitchcock makes a daring choice for his next project: an adaptation of Robert Bloch's novel "Psycho." When the studio refuses to back the picture, Hitchcock decides to pay for it himself in exchange for a percentage of the profits. His wife, Alma Reville, has serious reservations about the film but supports him nonetheless. Still, the production strains the couple's marriage.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    59% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 2 Oscars, 1 Golden Globe and 1 SAG Award.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $27 million worldwide on a $16 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 135K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sacha Gervasi

  • Anthony HopkinsAlfred Hitchcock
  • Helen MirrenAlma Reville
  • Scarlett JohanssonJanet Leigh
  • Danny HustonWhitfield Cook
  • Toni CollettePeggy Robertson
  • Michael StuhlbargLew Wasserman
  • Michael WincottEd Gein
  • Jessica BielVera Miles
  • James D'ArcyAnthony Perkins
  • Richard PortnowBarney Balaban