Rebecca
""Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again...""
Originally released in 1940. Rebecca is a mystery/romance film. directed by Alfred Hitchcock. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, and George Sanders
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. She must also deal with the jealous, obsessed Mrs. Danvers, the housekeeper, who will not accept her as the mistress of the house.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 23, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (1,916 votes)
Budget
$1.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.6M
5.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Laurence Olivier
as Maxim de Winter
Joan Fontaine
as Mrs. 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,288,000
- Revenue
- $7,592,465
Production Companies
- Selznick International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 m...
Who directed Rebecca?
Rebecca was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
How long is Rebecca?
Rebecca has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was Rebecca released?
Rebecca was released on March 23, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rebecca?
The main cast of Rebecca includes Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders, Judith Anderson, Nigel Bruce.
Is Rebecca worth watching?
Rebecca has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 1,916 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.