The 39 Steps
1935, English. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Handcuffed to the girl who double-crossed him
Richard Hanney has a rude awakening when a glamorous female spy falls into his bed - with a knife in her back. Having a bit of trouble explaining it all to Scotland Yard, he heads for the hills of Scotland to try to clear his name by locating the spy ring known as The 39 Steps.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The 39 Steps is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Alfred HitchcockDirector
- Robert DonatRichard Hannay
- Madeleine CarrollPamela
- Lucie MannheimAnnabella Smith
- Godfrey TearleProfessor Jordan
- Peggy AshcroftThe Crofter's Wife Margaret
- John LaurieJohn the Crofter
- Helen HayeLouisa Jordan
- Frank CellierSheriff Watson
- Wylie WatsonMr. Memory
- Gus McNaughtonSalesman on the Flying Scotsman
- Jerry VernoSalesman on the Flying Scotsman
- Peggy SimpsonThe Jordans' Maid
Details
- Released
- 6 June 1935
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $75K
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What The 39 Steps is based on
The 39 Steps is based on The Thirty-nine Steps, a 1915 novel by John Buchan, published by Blackwood & Sons.
Novel · 1915
The Thirty-nine Steps
By John Buchan
Published by Blackwood & Sons
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The 39 Steps: quick answers
Is The 39 Steps worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 1,113 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The 39 Steps?
The 39 Steps runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does The 39 Steps have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The 39 Steps. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The 39 Steps parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The 39 Steps is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The 39 Steps on?
The 39 Steps is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like The 39 Steps?
If you liked The 39 Steps, try The Lady Vanishes, The Man Who Knew Too Much, The Third Man.
Who directed The 39 Steps?
The 39 Steps (1935) was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and stars Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll, Lucie Mannheim.
What is The 39 Steps based on?
The 39 Steps is based on The Thirty-nine Steps, a 1915 novel by John Buchan, published by Blackwood & Sons.