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Rear Window

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. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama, Mystery, Thriller), release year 1954, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of Rear Window

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.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Drama, Mystery, Thriller), release year 1954, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 1954
  • Released 01 Sep 1954
  • Runtime 112 minutes
  • Content rating PG
  • IMDb rating IMDb 8.5/10 from 568,382 votes
  • Metascore 100/100
  • Genres Drama, Mystery, Thriller
  • Languages English
  • Countries United States

Cast

James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey

Direction and writing

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Written by: John Michael Hayes, Cornell Woolrich

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 4 Oscars. 7 wins & 14 nominations total

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