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The Bedroom Window

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Terry Lambert (Steve Guttenberg) is sleeping with Sylvia (Isabelle Huppert), the wife of his boss (Paul Shenar). One night, while in Terry's apartment, Sylvia witnesses a man assault a young woman, Denise (Elizabeth McGovern), on the road below. Not wanting to reveal her affair with Terry, she keeps quiet. Terry instead steps forward, trying to help nab the criminal. However, he never saw the suspect and, when his lies are uncovered, the police begin to suspect his motives.
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A likable cast and mostly solid story help The Bedroom Window transcend hollow Hitchcock pastiche.

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Harper Barnes St. Louis Post-Dispatch "The Bedroom Window" requires a pretty hefty suspension of disbelief, but then delivers enough of the goods to make it a moderately entertaining thriller that is very consciously in the Hitchcock mode. Apr 14, 2021 Full Review Diane Haithman Detroit Free Press This film is like reading a good scary mystery story on a rainy night in bed. Rated: 7/10 Apr 14, 2021 Full Review Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel A movie that makes even a mediocre thriller like The Morning After look, well, thrilling. Rated: 2/5 Apr 14, 2021 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...an exceedingly familiar yet predominantly entertaining piece of work... Rated: 3/4 May 22, 2023 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand ... the script relies on leaps of logic and contrivances to make key scenes work [but] Hanson is a skilled director of suspense and draws the audience into the self-made trap created by the well-meaning hero. Apr 8, 2023 Full Review George Williams Sacramento Bee "The Bedroom Window" gets you going. Though it doesn't quite match the master's touch for gripping suspense and sophisticated storytelling, it's close. Rated: 3/4 Apr 14, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kirk P This is a simple movie about how one small lie, even with good intentions, can lead to bigger and bigger lies and predicaments. Features one of my favorite courtroom scenes of all time. Written by Curtis Hanson who also wrote some of my other favorites including LA Confidential (1997) and Bad Influence (1990). Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/20/25 Full Review Alain E In the Rear Window someone just observes a crime, while here in a slightly different window the observer also delivers justice. Isabelle Huppert is very good in the role of a femme fatale that ultimately cares only about herself. Steve Guttenberg is the little naive boyfriend who faces a mortal danger while Elizabeth McGovern is convincing as the girlfriend with good intentions. Brad Greenquist plays well the sexual predator. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/14/25 Full Review Steve D The characters are so flat so unlikable you can't wait for them to go away. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/02/23 Full Review Audience Member Once you see outside your window it's hard to unsee Steve Guttenberg, Elizabeth McGovern, and Isabelle Huppert Terry Lambert is sleeping with Sylvia, the wife of his boss One night, while in Terry's apartment, Sylvia witnesses a man assaulting a young woman, Denise, on the road below Not wanting to reveal her affair with Terry, she keeps quiet Terry instead steps forward, trying to help nab the criminal However, he never saw the suspect and, when his lies are uncovered, the police begin to suspect his motives Is he a bigger person of interest or the actual attacker? This man is known to have a history targeting helpless women on the streets So how long can Terry keep up the charade? The mystery here drags out as long as possible I know they do a Hitchcock approach here but it's really derivative Any interest of this story evaporates fast even by the last 20 min There's better thrillers than this one Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member i love this movie! a true classic very reminiscent to alfred hitcock. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Although good, Guttenberg doesn't quite fit this performance though I only remember him from the Police Academy series. Even though, the film itself is a bit off in places so it doesn't earn a great rating. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Terry Lambert (Steve Guttenberg) is sleeping with Sylvia (Isabelle Huppert), the wife of his boss (Paul Shenar). One night, while in Terry's apartment, Sylvia witnesses a man assault a young woman, Denise (Elizabeth McGovern), on the road below. Not wanting to reveal her affair with Terry, she keeps quiet. Terry instead steps forward, trying to help nab the criminal. However, he never saw the suspect and, when his lies are uncovered, the police begin to suspect his motives.
Director
Curtis Hanson
Producer
Martha De Laurentiis, Robert Towne
Production Co
De Laurentiis
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 6, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$8.8M
Runtime
1h 52m
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