Rear Window

"It only takes one witness to spoil the perfect crime."

Sep 1 1954 PG 1h 52m
Mystery, Thriller

A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.

Plot

Professional photographer L.B. "Jeff" Jefferies breaks his leg while getting an action shot at an auto race. Confined to his New York apartment, he spends his time looking out of the rear window observing the neighbors. He begins to suspect that a man across the courtyard may have murdered his wife. Jeff enlists the help of his high society fashion-consultant girlfriend Lisa Fremont and his visiting nurse Stella to investigate.

Written by

John Michael Hayes, Cornell Woolrich

Directed by

Alfred Hitchcock

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount, Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 4 Oscars. 6 wins & 13 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
542,267
Average Rating
8.5 out of 10
Metascore
100
Popularity
NA