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A string of classic suspense films produced in England had earned Alfred Hitchcock a reputation in the United States, and his first American production, REBECCA, cemented his fame. Based on the novel by Daphne du Maurier, REBECCA was conceived to rival producer David O. Selznick's previous epic, GONE WITH THE WIND. This .. Read more

Starring	Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders, Judith Anderson
Director	Alfred Hitchcock
Genres	Drama

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- The supreme Hollywood entertainment package, set in Monte Carlo and Cornwall, with generous helpings of romance, comedy, suspense, melodrama and mystery, all indulged in by strongly-drawn characters, and directed by the English wizard from a novel which s
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
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  I see the word "classic" used too often about mediocre films: this is a truly excellent classic.
  
  Britain's loss was Hollywood's gain as Hitchcock made his US debut with a crackin' good film-----indeed it is excellent.
  
  The story is ... read more »
  
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  - 13 Dec 2011 at 01:38
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  I see the word "classic" used too often about mediocre films: this is a truly excellent classic.
  
  Britain's loss was Hollywood's gain as Hitchcock made his US debut with a crackin' good film-----indeed it is excellent.
  
  The story is ... read more »
  
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- - roncoach
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  - suffolk
  - 13 Dec 2011 at 01:38
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  Hitchcock's the Man(derlay)
  
  Well worth the best picture oscar for its year. Even though both director and male lead didn't want her, Joan Fontaine is perfect as Mrs de Winter so bully ... read more »
  
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  - Cornwall, England
  - 18 Nov 2011 at 15:58
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  Classic period piece
  
  Go on indulge yourself! Classic period piece - great story - great performances - lovely to watch a movie with back projection - or go deeper and its a movie ... read more »
  
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- - ash53
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  - newbury
  - 05 Oct 2011 at 09:38
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  Terror by the stormy sea
  
  I love these creepy tales such as Rebecca, The Woman in Black and Play Misty for Me..I live in a small seaside village myself and they all seem to have their ... read more »
  
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- - js14
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  - 09 Sep 2011 at 18:29
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  Great Hitch, Marvellous Fontaine
  
  I'm not a great Hitchcock fan, but I think that 'Rebecca' is a wonderful film, an example of Hollywood 'golden age' film making at its ... read more »
  
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  - 06 Jul 2011 at 23:02
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  Not one I'd normally watch, but I'm glad I did!
  
  Not usually into these kind of films, but as I am studying English in Cornwall I thought I'd better see what Daphne Du Maurier is all about.
  
  To ... read more »
  
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- - FefeAlabama
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  - Bristol
  - 28 Jun 2011 at 19:07
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  Rebecca
  
  A wonderful story portrayed brilliantly on film by Hitchcock. Joan Fontaine's characterisation of Mrs De Winter as a shy and ill-at-ease person was just ... read more »
  
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- - Miriam
  - Ealing, London
  - 19 Feb 2011 at 22:43
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  Hitch makes good in Hollywood
  
  This is the first film that Hitchcock made in Hollywood having established a high reputation from his work in the UK. Returning to this film after many years I ... read more »
  
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- - Zamy
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  - London
  - 31 Jan 2011 at 12:58
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  Outstanding Classic
  
  With probably the greatest opening line to any movie this will captivate you, a treat for thriller fans this film has stood the test of time and is IMO one of ... read more »
  
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  - Great Malvern
  - 04 Jan 2011 at 15:58
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  Worth watching
  
  I rented this because I'd just finished reading the book. There are a couple of differences to the book- but overall thought it was really good version- the... read more »
  
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  - 02 Jan 2011 at 10:27
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  I see the word "classic" used too often about mediocre films: this is a truly excellent classic.
  
  Britain's loss was Hollywood's gain as Hitchcock made his US debut with a crackin' good film-----indeed it is excellent.
  
  The story is ... read more »
  
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  - suffolk
  - 13 Dec 2011 at 01:38
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  Mandalay...
  
  A captivating, almost haunting depiction of a murder mystery in a classically french ambience.
  
  The audience almost lives and feels the characters in ... read more »
  
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- - Neelesh
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  - South Croydon, UK
  - 11 May 2006 at 07:27
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  Not scary, but quite gripping
  
  This is a good suspense / 'psychological thriller' movie, although a little tame by today's standards. It has enough twists and turns to keep a ... read more »
  
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- - Dave R
  - Worcester, England
  - 19 Aug 2004 at 16:19
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  JUST BECAUSE IT IS OLD DOESN'T MEAN IT IS DATED
  
  Excellent atmospheric drama. Innocence and ignorance keep the second wife in the shadows. Lots of dark secrets waiting to be told. Simply told in a classic ... read more »
  
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  - Aberdeenshire
  - 19 Mar 2005 at 20:40
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  REBECCA
  
  This film in DVD format was simply captivating and as good as I remembered it to be. The sound was crisp and the images crystal clear. The story itself is ... read more »
  
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- - johnnym10
  - Lancashire
  - 23 Oct 2003 at 09:19
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  Brilliant
  
  Personally I love the book Rebecca Du Maurier's charactors are likeable and easy to identify with. The novel is beautifully romantic but at the same time ... read more »
  
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  - 19 Feb 2006 at 15:41
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  the key indicator of a great classic film is that it withstands being seen time and time again. apart from a little tampering with a specific part of the ... read more »
  
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  - 31 Mar 2010 at 21:13
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  Sumptuous
  
  Hitchcock's first American film is sumptuous David O Selznick production of Daphne du Maurier novel of girl who marries British nobleman but lives in shadow... read more »
  
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  - Fife
  - 12 Sep 2005 at 13:18
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  Old but good
  
  Excellent entertainment - gripping story and Joan Fontaine looks absolutely beautiful. The wedding video bit dosen't square with our modern, cynical outlook... read more »
  
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  - Port Maelstrome
  - 11 Feb 2006 at 20:52
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  Fantastic!
  
  Kept me guessing until the end, although I am pretty thick.
  
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- - Kaz
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  - 08 Jul 2004 at 11:42

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Critics' reviews
- The supreme Hollywood entertainment package, set in Monte Carlo and Cornwall, with generous helpings of romance, comedy, suspense, melodrama and mystery, all indulged in by strongly-drawn characters, and directed by the English wizard from a novel which s
- 30559
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:41
- Hitchcock's first Hollywood film (made for David O Selznick) was also his only one to receive a 'best picture' Oscar:... read more on Time Out
- 43730
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14

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  A string of classic suspense films produced in England had earned Alfred Hitchcock a reputation in the United States, and his first American production, REBECCA, cemented his fame. Based on the novel by Daphne du Maurier, REBECCA was conceived to rival producer David O. Selznick's previous epic, ...