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Rebekka

Original title: Rebecca
  • 19401940
  • K-12K-12
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
137K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,419
225
Rebekka (1940)
Home Video Trailer from Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Play trailer0:21
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DramaFilm-NoirMystery

A self-conscious woman juggles adjusting to her new role as an aristocrat's wife and avoiding being intimidated by his first wife's spectral presence.A self-conscious woman juggles adjusting to her new role as an aristocrat's wife and avoiding being intimidated by his first wife's spectral presence.A self-conscious woman juggles adjusting to her new role as an aristocrat's wife and avoiding being intimidated by his first wife's spectral presence.

IMDb RATING
8.1/10
137K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,419
225
  • Director
    • Alfred Hitchcock
  • Writers
    • Daphne Du Maurier(celebrated novel)
    • Robert E. Sherwood(screen play)
    • Joan Harrison(screen play)
  • Stars
    • Laurence Olivier
    • Joan Fontaine
    • George Sanders
Top credits
  • Director
    • Alfred Hitchcock
  • Writers
    • Daphne Du Maurier(celebrated novel)
    • Robert E. Sherwood(screen play)
    • Joan Harrison(screen play)
  • Stars
    • Laurence Olivier
    • Joan Fontaine
    • George Sanders
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 386User reviews
    • 213Critic reviews
    • 86Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #232
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 7 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Rebecca
    Trailer 0:21
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    Joan Fontaine and Judith Anderson in Rebekka (1940)
    Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier in Rebekka (1940)
    Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier in Rebekka (1940)
    "Rebecca," Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier, 1964.
    "Rebecca," Joan Fontaine, Laurence Olivier. 1940 Selznick
    "Rebecca," Joan Fontaine. 1940 Selznick
    "Rebecca," Joan Fontaine, Judith Anderson. 1940 Selznick
    "Rebecca," Joan Fontaine, Judith Anderson, and Laurence Olivier. 1940 Selznick
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    "Rebecca," Gladys Cooper, Nigel Bruce, and Joan Fontaine.
    "Rebecca," Laurence Olivier.

    Top cast

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    Laurence Olivier
    Laurence Olivier
    • 'Maxim' de Winter
    Joan Fontaine
    Joan Fontaine
    • Mrs. de Winter
    George Sanders
    George Sanders
    • Jack Favell
    Judith Anderson
    Judith Anderson
    • Mrs. Danvers
    Nigel Bruce
    Nigel Bruce
    • Major Giles Lacy
    Reginald Denny
    Reginald Denny
    • Frank Crawley
    C. Aubrey Smith
    C. Aubrey Smith
    • Colonel Julyan
    Gladys Cooper
    Gladys Cooper
    • Beatrice Lacy
    Florence Bates
    Florence Bates
    • Mrs. Van Hopper
    Melville Cooper
    Melville Cooper
    • Coroner
    Leo G. Carroll
    Leo G. Carroll
    • Dr. Baker
    Leonard Carey
    Leonard Carey
    • Ben
    Lumsden Hare
    Lumsden Hare
    • Tabbs
    Edward Fielding
    Edward Fielding
    • Frith
    Philip Winter
    • Robert
    Forrester Harvey
    Forrester Harvey
    • Chalcroft
    Bunny Beatty
    Bunny Beatty
    • Maid
    • (uncredited)
    Billy Bevan
    Billy Bevan
    • Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Alfred Hitchcock
    • Writers
      • Daphne Du Maurier(celebrated novel)
      • Robert E. Sherwood(screen play)
      • Joan Harrison(screen play)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Per Sir Alfred Hitchcock's instructions, Dame Judith Anderson rarely blinks her eyes while playing Mrs. Danvers.
    • Goofs
      The oath taken by the policeman at the inquest is incorrect. He quietly adds 'So help me God' at the end. These words are not used in the UK.
    • Quotes

      Mrs. de Winter: Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.

    • Crazy credits
      The original 1940 credits read "Selznick International presents its picturization of Daphne Du Maurier's 'Rebecca'". The credits on the re-issue version read "The Selznick Studio presents its production of Daphne Du Maurier's 'Rebecca'".
    • Alternate versions
      The opening credits were re-done (with different font) for the 1950's re-release of the movie. It is these credits that have turned up on all telecasts of the film (even as recently as 2013) and all previous video releases. The Criterion release (which is now only available through outlet stores) restores all of the credits to their original form.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Last Tycoon: Pilot (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Love's Old Sweet Song (Just a Song at Twilight)
      (1884) (uncredited)

      Music by J.L. Molloy

      Hummed by Joan Fontaine

    User reviews386

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    If you want to be totally enthralled for two hours just watch 'Rebecca'!
    Hitchcock felt 'Rebecca', his first Hollywood film, was a compromise, but as a viewer I just can't fault it. It's a masterpiece in my opinion, full of suspense, mystery and brooding atmosphere. It's also one of the most romantic movies I've ever seen. I've watched it several times over the years, and even now that I know all the plot twists and turns (quite shocking on your first viewing), it never fails to hook me in. One of the reasons it really works is the flawless casting. I'm not much of an Olivier fan but he's superb as de Winter, with just the right mixture of charm and coldness. And Joan Fontaine is just perfect as de Winter's new bride. I can't spot an unconvincing moment in her performance and can't imagine any other actress in the role. Hitchcock subsequently used her in 'Suspicion' with Cary Grant. She was also excellent in that but 'Rebecca' is a much stronger movie. The supporting cast also includes some brilliant performances, especially Judith Anderson ('Laura') as the extremely creepy Mrs. Danvers, George Sanders who plays Rebecca's slimy cousin, and Nigel Bruce in a typical role as de Winter's bumbling brother-in-law Major Lacy. Sanders subsequently worked again with Hitchcock in 'Foreign Correspondent', and Bruce played Cary Grant's lovable pal "Beaky" in 'Suspicion'. I sometimes think that Hitchcock's 1940s movies are overlooked by many because they are regarded as being too "old fashioned", but for me movies like 'Suspicion', 'Saboteur', 'Lifeboat' and 'Spellbound' are some of the most entertaining movies Hitchcock ever made, and 'Rebecca' is the best of the lot. If you want to be totally enthralled for two hours just watch 'Rebecca'!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 31, 1950 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Rebecca
    • Filming locations
      • Big Sur, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Selznick International Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,288,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $72,275
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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