Rebecca (1940)
Rebecca is a 1940 mystery movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock, with a running time of 2h 10m. It stars Joan Fontaine, Laurence Olivier and George Sanders.
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.
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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.
When was Rebecca released?
Rebecca was released on 23 March 1940.
How long is Rebecca?
Rebecca runs 2h 10m.
Who made Rebecca?
Rebecca was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Where can I watch Rebecca?
Rebecca is available on JustWatch TV, YOW.tv and Filmzie.
Where to watch Rebecca
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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
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