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The 39 Steps

Seen it?

1935 | 86 min | Mystery, Thriller

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), it was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Bourne Ultimatum or The Bourne Identity, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 26 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1935: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Richard Hanney has a rude awakening when a glamorous female spy falls into his bed - with a knife in her back. Having a bit of trouble explaining it all to Scotland Yard, he heads for the hills of Scotland to try to clear his name by locating the spy ring known as The 39 Steps.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerStrong

    Streaming release that reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 220K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock

  • Robert DonatRichard Hannay
  • Madeleine CarrollPamela
  • Lucie MannheimAnnabella Smith
  • Godfrey TearleProfessor Jordan
  • Peggy AshcroftThe Crofter's Wife Margaret
  • John LaurieJohn the Crofter
  • Helen HayeLouisa Jordan
  • Frank CellierSheriff Watson
  • Wylie WatsonMr. Memory
  • Gus McNaughtonSalesman on the Flying Scotsman