North by Northwest
1959, English. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
It's a deadly game of "tag" and Cary Grant is "it"!
Advertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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8.0/10 from 4,730 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch North by Northwest
North by Northwest isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Alfred HitchcockDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 6 August 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ernest Lehman
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $13M
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North by Northwest: quick answers
Is North by Northwest worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 4,730 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is North by Northwest?
North by Northwest runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Does North by Northwest have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for North by Northwest. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
North by Northwest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
North by Northwest is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is North by Northwest on?
North by Northwest isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like North by Northwest?
If you liked North by Northwest, try xXx, RED, Mission: Impossible III.
Who directed North by Northwest?
North by Northwest (1959) was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and stars Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason.