


Film · Released
North by Northwest
“It's a deadly game of "tag" and Cary Grant is "it"!”
North by Northwest at a glance
North by Northwest is a 1959 thriller and adventure film, running 2h 17m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1959-08-06
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Genres
- Thriller, Adventure
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 8.0 / 10 · 4,713 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmAdvertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.
Cast
14 names
Cary GrantRoger Thornhill
Eva Marie SaintEve Kendall
James MasonPhillip Vandamm
Jessie Royce LandisClara Thornhill
Leo G. CarrollProfessor
Josephine HutchinsonMrs. Townsend
Philip OberLester Townsend
Martin LandauLeonard
Adam WilliamsValerian
Edward PlattVictor Larrabee
Robert EllensteinLicht
Les TremayneAuctioneer
Philip CoolidgeDr. Cross
Patrick McVeySergeant FlammQuestions about North by Northwest
Quick answersWhere can I watch North by Northwest in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, North by Northwest is listed on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is North by Northwest suitable for children?
North by Northwest is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is North by Northwest on PelisPlus UK?
North by Northwest has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is North by Northwest about?
Advertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.
How long is North by Northwest?
North by Northwest runs for 2h 17m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the North by Northwest trailer?
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