Jamaica Inn
1939, English. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
He ruled Jamaica Inn...citadel of sin on the moors, curse-ridden, shunned, reviled. Enough sensations for a dozen pictures. Laughton at his most magnificent.
In early 19th-century Cornwall, young Mary Yellan travels to live with her aunt and uncle at the remote Jamaica Inn, where she discovers the inn is a front for a violent gang of wreckers who lure ships to their doom along the coast. As she becomes entangled in their crimes, Mary must fight to survive and uncover the truth behind the terror that haunts the moors.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 261 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Alfred HitchcockDirector
- Charles LaughtonSir Humphrey Pengallan
- Maureen O'HaraMary Yellan
- Robert NewtonJames "Jem" Trehearne
- Leslie BanksJoss Merlyn
- Marie NeyPatience Merlyn
- Horace HodgesChadwick
- Emlyn WilliamsHarry
- Wylie WatsonSalvation
- Mervyn JohnsThomas
- Hay PetrieSir Humphrey's Groom Sam
- Edwin GreenwoodDandy
- Stephen HaggardWillie
Details
- Released
- 11 May 1939
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Sidney Gilliat, Joan Harrison
- Budget
- $200K
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What Jamaica Inn is based on
Jamaica Inn is based on Jamaica Inn, a 1936 novel by Daphne du Maurier.
Novel · 1936
Jamaica Inn
By Daphne du Maurier
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Jamaica Inn: quick answers
Is Jamaica Inn worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 261 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Jamaica Inn?
Jamaica Inn runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Jamaica Inn have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Jamaica Inn. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Jamaica Inn parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Jamaica Inn is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Jamaica Inn on?
Jamaica Inn is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Jamaica Inn?
If you liked Jamaica Inn, try Captain Clegg, Topkapi, North Sea Hijack.
Who directed Jamaica Inn?
Jamaica Inn (1939) was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and stars Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Hara, Robert Newton.
What is Jamaica Inn based on?
Jamaica Inn is based on Jamaica Inn, a 1936 novel by Daphne du Maurier.