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Hitchcock

  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
76K
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Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Michael Wincott, Toni Collette, Jessica Biel, James D'Arcy, Danny Huston, and Scarlett Johansson in Hitchcock (2012)
A love story between influential filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock and wife Alma Reville during the filming of Psycho in 1959.
Play trailer2:41
3 Videos
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  • Biography
  • Drama
  • Romance
The relationship between Alfred Hitchcock and his wife Alma Reville during the filming of Psycho (1960) in 1959 is explored.The relationship between Alfred Hitchcock and his wife Alma Reville during the filming of Psycho (1960) in 1959 is explored.The relationship between Alfred Hitchcock and his wife Alma Reville during the filming of Psycho (1960) in 1959 is explored.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
76K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Sacha Gervasi
  • Writers
    • John J. McLaughlin(screenplay)
    • Stephen Rebello(book "Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho")
  • Stars
    • Anthony Hopkins
    • Helen Mirren
    • Scarlett Johansson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sacha Gervasi
  • Writers
    • John J. McLaughlin(screenplay)
    • Stephen Rebello(book "Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho")
  • Stars
    • Anthony Hopkins
    • Helen Mirren
    • Scarlett Johansson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 250User reviews
    • 399Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 5 wins & 29 nominations total

    Videos3

    No. 1
    Trailer 2:41
    No. 1
    "'Psycho' Shower Scene"
    Clip 0:16
    "'Psycho' Shower Scene"
    "Hitch and Alma"
    Featurette 3:11
    "Hitch and Alma"

    Photos90

    Anthony Hopkins and Scarlett Johansson in Hitchcock (2012)
    Anthony Hopkins, Toni Collette, and Jessica Biel in Hitchcock (2012)
    Anthony Hopkins in Hitchcock (2012)
    Scarlett Johansson in Hitchcock (2012)
    Anthony Hopkins and Michael Wincott in Hitchcock (2012)
    Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, and Toni Collette in Hitchcock (2012)
    Anthony Hopkins and Sacha Gervasi in Hitchcock (2012)
    Anthony Hopkins, James D'Arcy, and Scarlett Johansson in Hitchcock (2012)
    Jessica Biel in Hitchcock (2012)
    Anthony Hopkins in Hitchcock (2012)
    Anthony Hopkins, James D'Arcy, and Scarlett Johansson in Hitchcock (2012)
    Helen Mirren and Scarlett Johansson in Hitchcock (2012)

    Top cast

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    Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins
    • Alfred Hitchcockas Alfred Hitchcock
    Helen Mirren
    Helen Mirren
    • Alma Revilleas Alma Reville
    Scarlett Johansson
    Scarlett Johansson
    • Janet Leighas Janet Leigh
    Danny Huston
    Danny Huston
    • Whitfield Cookas Whitfield Cook
    Toni Collette
    Toni Collette
    • Peggyas Peggy
    Michael Stuhlbarg
    Michael Stuhlbarg
    • Lew Wassermanas Lew Wasserman
    Michael Wincott
    Michael Wincott
    • Ed Geinas Ed Gein
    Jessica Biel
    Jessica Biel
    • Vera Milesas Vera Miles
    James D'Arcy
    James D'Arcy
    • Anthony Perkinsas Anthony Perkins
    Richard Portnow
    Richard Portnow
    • Barney Balabanas Barney Balaban
    Kurtwood Smith
    Kurtwood Smith
    • Geoffrey Shurlockas Geoffrey Shurlock
    Ralph Macchio
    Ralph Macchio
    • Joseph Stefanoas Joseph Stefano
    Kai Lennox
    Kai Lennox
    • Hilton Greenas Hilton Green
    Tara Summers
    Tara Summers
    • Rita Riggsas Rita Riggs
    Wallace Langham
    Wallace Langham
    • Saul Bassas Saul Bass
    Paul Schackman
    Paul Schackman
    • Bernard Herrmannas Bernard Herrmann
    Currie Graham
    Currie Graham
    • PR Flackas PR Flack
    Spencer Garrett
    Spencer Garrett
    • George Tomasinias George Tomasini
    • Director
      • Sacha Gervasi
    • Writers
      • John J. McLaughlin(screenplay)
      • Stephen Rebello(book "Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho")
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Dame Helen Mirren, who plays Hitchcock's wife Alma Reville, had also met the real Sir Alfred Hitchcock when he approached her for a part as a murder victim in his penultimate movie, Frenzy (1972). Mirren turned down the role, a decision she later regretted.
    • Goofs
      The movie portrays principal photography and Alfred Hitchcock's office as being on Paramount Studios' backlot. In reality, as Psycho (1960) was the last picture the director would make under his contract with Paramount, by the time filming began his office, as well as the sets, had moved to his new studio, Universal.
    • Quotes

      Alfred Hitchcock: I will never find a Hitchcock blonde as beautiful as you.

      Alma Reville: Oh, Hitch. I've waited thirty years to hear you say that.

      Alfred Hitchcock: And that my dear, is why they call me the Master of Suspense.

    • Crazy credits
      As Hitch addresses his audience at the end of the picture, he tells us that he is bereft of ideas for his next picture... then a large, black bird lands on his shoulder.
    • Connections
      Featured in Maltin on Movies: Life of Pi (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Funeral March of a Marionette
      Written by Charles Gounod

    User reviews250

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Finding the intersection between romance, comedy and horror in a Hitchcock biopic
    "Hitchcock" is a mix between a Hitchcockian thriller, a comedy, a biopic, and a romantic drama. And I'm pretty sure that explains the negative reactions to the film. I agree that it's a strange mix but it works with what they are going for. Wanting to focus on the marriage between Alma Reville and Alfred Hitchcock, a romantic biopic can be dry, so staying true to the spirit of the legendary director, the film throws in some wry humour and frames it all with the tone of a thriller.

    It's 1950 and Alfred Hitchcock wants to make "Pyscho". Studios are wary, his wife is losing patience, and the battle to get it made could be worse than the subject matter. His long-time actress, Vera Miles (Jessica Biel), is being relegated to supporting status and isn't happy about the lack of respect from Hitchcock. Meanwhile, Hitchcock is ready to cast his new film and is going to turn Janet Leigh (Scarlett Johnasson) into a star. One would assume his wife would feel maligned from that, but she's off trying to forge her own career with screenwriter Whitfield Cook who Hitchcock thinks is a hack.

    The film's main purpose appears to just be entertaining. Which is all good, but the rather poor reception is because it could have used some depth into the interesting inner-workings of Hitchcock. At times it comes off as a superficial caricature but the man was a legend because there was so much more to him. Anthony Hopkins appeared to be exactly like Hitchcock both physically and linguistically. He got his sly and comedic mannerisms and phrasing perfect. Which fits the entertaining and humorous frame for the picture.

    Personally, I think director Sacha Gervasi used the right cues to make it feel like a Hitchcockian thriller. Throwing in references of his desire for the gruesome, throwing in references to "The Birds", and making us think there might be a wicked twist coming. The twist is just that "Hitchock" could be just a comedy — the material is ripe for that.
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    • Feb 9, 2013

    FAQ2

    • Isn't 'Psycho' a Universal movie?
    • Is there a scene after the credits?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 14, 2012 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of 'Psycho'
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fox Searchlight Pictures
      • Cold Spring Pictures
      • The Montecito Picture Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,700,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,008,677
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $287,715
      • Nov 25, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $27,039,669
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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