Rebecca(1940)
“"Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again..."”
Overview
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. She must also deal with the jealous, obsessed Mrs. Danvers, the housekeeper, who will not accept her as the mistress of the house.
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Studio
Selznick International Pictures
Cast
Joan Fontaine
as Mrs. de Winter
Laurence Olivier
as Maxim de Winter
George Sanders
as Jack Favell
Judith Anderson
as Mrs. Danvers
Nigel Bruce
as Major Giles Lacy
Reginald Denny
as Frank Crawley
C. Aubrey Smith
as Colonel Julyan
Gladys Cooper
as Beatrice Lacy
Florence Bates
as Edythe Van Hopper
Melville Cooper
as Coroner
Leo G. Carroll
as Dr. Baker
Leonard Carey
as Ben
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1940
Runtime
2h 10m
Language
English
Rating
7.9 / 10
Production Companies
Selznick International Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rebecca?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Rebecca (1940).
What is Rebecca about?▼
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. She must also deal with the jealous, obsessed Mrs. Danvers, the housekeeper, who will not accept her as the mistress of the house.
Who directed Rebecca?▼
Rebecca was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1940. It is a mystery, romance, thriller, drama film.
How long is Rebecca?▼
Rebecca has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
Who stars in Rebecca?▼
The cast of Rebecca includes Joan Fontaine as Mrs. de Winter, Laurence Olivier as Maxim de Winter, George Sanders as Jack Favell, Judith Anderson as Mrs. Danvers, Nigel Bruce as Major Giles Lacy and more.
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