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Rebecca

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Story of a young woman who marries a fascinating widower only to find out that she must live in the shadow of his former wife, Rebecca, who died mysteriously several years earlier. The young wife must come to grips with the terrible secret of her handsome, cold husband, Max De Winter (Laurence Olivier). She must also deal with the jealous, obsessed Mrs. Danvers (Judith Anderson), the housekeeper, who will not accept her as the mistress of the house.
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Hitchcock's first American film (and his only Best Picture winner), Rebecca is a masterpiece of haunting atmosphere, Gothic thrills, and gripping suspense.

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Wendy Ide The Times (UK) The exercise in suspense is dominated by a blistering performance by Judith Anderson as the housekeeper Mrs Danvers. Mar 27, 2023 Full Review Pauline Kael The New Yorker Magnificent romantic-gothic corn, full of Alfred Hitchcock's humor and inventiveness. Jul 28, 2022 Full Review Katherine Howard Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Don't go to Rebecca thinking you will see some sort of horror or freak movie. It is not a Frankenstein, but an intensely dramatic piece with all the suspense and emotional appeal you could cram into one movie. Mar 24, 2022 Full Review Mark Johnson Awards Daily Mysterious and suspenseful, Rebecca is a mentally and psychologically stimulating experience Jun 14, 2023 Full Review Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn Rebecca might not be the most thrilling feature to come from Alfred Hitchcock, yet it undoubtedly is another great showcase of the filmmakers talents and skill. Rated: A- Aug 28, 2022 Full Review Dilys Powell Sunday Times (UK) One might have thought that when blackmail and murder were out Hitchcock's feeling for quick explosive action would show itself. Oddly enough he seems instead to lose interest. Perhaps the exquisite silliness of the story was too much for him. Aug 8, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jeremy W. Hitch! Fest at The Egyptian Theater Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/21/25 Full Review Stephen C Success in 2 1/6 hours!!!!!!! Starring Lawrence Oliver!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/07/25 Full Review Jay W Rebecca is the only Alfred Hitchcock film to win the Oscar for Best Picture. This was Hitchcock 20 years before "Pyscho", this was far from his peak as a director in quality or popularity. Heck, Hitchcock doesn't even make a cameo in the film. Although this isn't Hitchcock's Best Picture, you can still see the potential peeking through...in the final 40 minutes. One of the main lessons Hitchcock seemed to take from this film is that he needs to get to the hook earlier in the story. The romance between Mr. and Mrs. De Winter gets dull as soon as they leave the hotel. Once the reveal of Rebecca is given, then the movie starts to get engaging again. In future Hitchcock films, he learns to get to that point a lot faster. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/07/25 Full Review Lars N Nice atmosphere and character work, but the movie is slower than need be, and the end falls a bit flat Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/23/25 Full Review Tricia D This movie was fantastic from beginning to end. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time! The entire cast was wonderful, definitely a must see movie! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/25 Full Review William B Awesome film. Unexpected ending. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/22/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Alfred Hitchcock

Director

Laurence Olivier

George Fortescu Maximillian 'Maxim' de Winter

Joan Fontaine

The Second Mrs. de Winter

Judith Anderson

Mrs. Danvers

George Sanders

Jack Favell

Nigel Bruce

Major Giles Lacy

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Synopsis Story of a young woman who marries a fascinating widower only to find out that she must live in the shadow of his former wife, Rebecca, who died mysteriously several years earlier. The young wife must come to grips with the terrible secret of her handsome, cold husband, Max De Winter (Laurence Olivier). She must also deal with the jealous, obsessed Mrs. Danvers (Judith Anderson), the housekeeper, who will not accept her as the mistress of the house.
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Producer
David O. Selznick
Screenwriter
Daphne Du Maurier, Philip MacDonald, Michael Hogan, Robert E. Sherwood, Joan Harrison, Barbara Keon
Distributor
United Artists
Production Co
Selznick International Pictures
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 12, 1940, Wide
Release Date (DVD)
Oct 14, 2008
Runtime
2h 10m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.37:1)