Notorious

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Notorious

Released Aug 15, 1946

1h 43m

Mystery & Thriller

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In order to help bring Nazis to justice, U.S. government agent T.R. Devlin recruits Alicia Huberman, the American daughter of a convicted German war criminal, as a spy. As they begin to fall for one another, Alicia is instructed to win the affections of Alexander Sebastian, a Nazi hiding out in Brazil. When Sebastian becomes serious about his relationship with Alicia, the stakes get higher, and Devlin must watch her slip further undercover.

Critics Consensus

Sublime direction from Hitchcock, and terrific central performances from Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant make this a bona-fide classic worthy of a re-visit.

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Nigel Andrews

Financial Times

It's completely hypnotic: from the twisting strands of a plot defying us fully to trust anyone, to those Hitchcock specials, the shots and scenes where the camera too is a lethal conspiracist.

Rated: 5/5

Aug 7, 2019

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

The virtuoso sequences -- the long kiss, the crane shot into the door key -- are justly famous, yet the film's real brilliance is in its subtle and detailed portrayal of infinitely perverse relationships.

Aug 5, 2014

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Variety Staff

Variety

Production and directorial skill of Alfred Hitchcock combine with a suspenseful story and excellent performances to make Notorious force entertainment.

Feb 23, 2012

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

While he squeezes very good performances from Grant and Bergman in unlikeable roles, this movie has and will be remembered more for its tricks than its substance.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 23, 2025

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James Berardinelli

ReelViews

Notorious has stood the test of time and deserves the labels of both a classic and one of Hitchcock’s most formidable early American productions.

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 18, 2024

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Notorious beautifully mixes a love story and espionage with stunning performances from Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman in the 1946 classic.

Rated: 4.5/5

Feb 5, 2024

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Stephen C

A success for a spy movie in 1 hour and 43 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/02/25

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Tom F

Like most in early Hitchcock the viewer has to do some creative thinking to make the story work, but Ingrid Bergman is good enough to forgive the rest.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/02/25

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Ads T

Masterful Hitchcock thriller with iconic lead performances from Grant, and Bergman. One of the most romantic of endings too!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/28/25

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Andrew E

Subplot about uranium can feel a little bit odd and out of place, but the love story in this movie is absolutely beautiful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/25

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Audience Member

not to be missed...the drama never ceases..a pure classic!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/25

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matthew C

A rare dud I think. Nonsense plot. Great performance from Ingrid B but can't save this.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/02/25

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Synopsis

In order to help bring Nazis to justice, U.S. government agent T.R. Devlin recruits Alicia Huberman, the American daughter of a convicted German war criminal, as a spy. As they begin to fall for one another, Alicia is instructed to win the affections of Alexander Sebastian, a Nazi hiding out in Brazil. When Sebastian becomes serious about his relationship with Alicia, the stakes get higher, and Devlin must watch her slip further undercover.

Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Producer: Alfred Hitchcock
Screenwriter: John Taintor Foote, Ben Hecht, Alfred Hitchcock, Clifford Odets
Distributor: Anchor Bay Entertainment, RKO Radio Pictures, Criterion Collection, Kino International Corp.
Production Co: RKO Radio Pictures Inc., Vanguard Films Production
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 15, 1946, Original
Release Date (DVD): Oct 14, 2008
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1), 35mm, 16mm

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