Help us by ranking your favorite Alfred Hitchcock movies
Help us by ranking your favorite Alfred Hitchcock movies
From ‘Psycho’ to ‘The Birds’, Hitchcock films are classic cinema. Which is the best of the best?
Whether you love the slow-burn suspense of “Rear Window” or the psychological twists of “Vertigo,” Alfred Hitchcock’s legacy as the Master of Suspense has left an indelible mark on cinema. From icy blondes and wrong-man thrillers to staircases, shadows, and shocking endings, his influence can still be felt in modern thrillers, horror, and television.
With more than 50 films to his name, there’s no shortage of classics to choose from. Maybe you grew up watching “Psycho” and will never look at a motel shower the same way. Maybe you prefer the cool elegance of “North by Northwest” or the dark humor of “The Trouble with Harry.”
Now it’s your turn to decide which Hitchcock films stand above the rest in our ongoing series, Ranked. Vote up your favorites, vote down the ones you think are overrated, and help us build the definitive Hitchcock movie ranking. From “The Birds” to “Dial M for Murder,” which suspenseful masterpiece is your number one?
Some of these are pretty old and a bit obscure, but do your best!
Help us rank the best Hitchcock films
This is where you come in! While we could rank these films ourselves, we know the results will be even better with your input. Your perspective helps us capture critical acclaim or box office numbers, and what fans love most about these classic films.
So we’re asking you to weigh in and help shape our Alfred Hitchcock film rankings. Whether you’re a fan of classic films or love the twists and turns of a Hitchcock thriller, help us rank the best of all time! As always, we’ll post the full results once we get enough responses!
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Must-see Hitchcock Classics
Psycho
When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) cares for his housebound mother.
The impact of this Alfred Hitchcock classic cannot be understated. Psycho was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actress (Leigh) and Best Director (Hitchcock). In 1992, the film was deemed “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” by the United States Library of Congress and was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry.
Rear Window
A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.
Vertigo
A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend’s wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.
This classic Hitchcock story of obsession stars Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak. It was cited as the greatest film ever made in the British Film Insitute’s Sight and Sound critics’ poll of 2012.
North by Northwest
Advertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.
The Birds
Thousands of birds flock into a seaside town and terrorize the residents in a series of deadly attacks.
Notorious
In order to help bring Nazis to justice, U.S. government agent T.R. Devlin recruits Alicia Huberman, the American daughter of a convicted German war criminal, as a spy. As they begin to fall for one another, Alicia is instructed to win the affections of Alexander Sebastian, a Nazi hiding out in Brazil. When Sebastian becomes serious about his relationship with Alicia, the stakes get higher, and Devlin must watch her slip further undercover.
Strangers on a Train
A charming psychopath tries to coerce a tennis star into his theory that two strangers can commit the perfect crime by exchanging murders—each killing the other’s most-hated person.
Shadow of a Doubt
In sleepy Santa Rosa, restless young Charlie’s world brightens when her sophisticated Uncle Charlie arrives for a long visit. But as his behavior grows increasingly strange, she begins to suspect that her beloved uncle may be hiding a terrible secret—and that danger has quietly entered her home.
Rope
Two young men attempt to prove they committed the perfect murder by hosting a dinner party for the family of a classmate they just strangled to death.
The 39 Steps
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.