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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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Critics Consensus

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) 03/27/2023
The exercise in suspense is dominated by a blistering performance by Judith Anderson as the housekeeper Mrs Danvers. Go to Full Review Pauline Kael The New Yorker 07/28/2022
Magnificent romantic-gothic corn, full of Alfred Hitchcock's humor and inventiveness. Go to Full Review Katherine Howard Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com 03/24/2022
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. Go to Full Review Mark Johnson Awards Daily 06/14/2023
Mysterious and suspenseful, Rebecca is a mentally and psychologically stimulating experience Go to Full Review Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn 08/28/2022
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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. Go to Full Review Dilys Powell Sunday Times (UK) 08/08/2022
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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bruce C @bruce999 Aug 3 don't miss this one. suspense, interesting dialogue, a wonderful story great acting one of my personal favorites See more Ben W @Username618 May 30 cannot remember a thing about it. see also sunset blvd. no, monkey funeral on that one. See more Mickey B. @Mickerdoo May 5 Hitchcock hits a stride a little late. Too long. If I was the Mrs, I’d have thrown hands at Danvers. Glad Favell caught one on the chin. See more Ana F. @RT95078477 May 5 Loved it! Alfred Hitchcock does it again. See more Meri S. @mschroeder Mar 5 Just finished reading the book then watched this classic movie. The film does a great job of staying true to the novel, with a few tweaks to condense some of the scenes. As with most films of the time, melodramatic. When reading the book, I assumed under Hitchcock’s direction, the movie might come across as a little more creepy, esp Danver’s character. But wasn’t too bad imo. Maybe to appeal to audiences of the time. See more Tim M @tgmacman Jan 29 Easily one of Alfred Hitchcock's most poignant films, Rebecca possesses an unmistakable sense of atmosphere and pathos. See more 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)
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