Suspicion (1941) movie poster

Suspicion (1941)

"In his arms she felt safety...in his absence, haunting dread!"
ThumbScore
👍 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 86% (RT: 97%, MC: 74) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 39m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.1/10 (882 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
97%
Metacritic
74
Cast
Cary Grant as John D. 'Johnnie' Aysgarth
Joan Fontaine as Lina McLaidlaw Aysgarth
Cedric Hardwicke as General McLaidlaw
Nigel Bruce as Gordon Cochrane 'Beaky' Thwaite
May Whitty as Mrs. McLaidlaw
Isabel Jeans as Mrs. Newsham
Heather Angel as Ethel the Maid
Auriol Lee as Isobel Sedbusk
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 882 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 86%.
Overview
A sheltered heiress falls for a charming playboy and elopes with him, but soon discovers his gambling vice and mounting debts. As his lies deepen and those around them meet mysterious ends, she begins to suspect that her husband’s affection may conceal a deadly motive—and that she could be his next victim. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • During production of Suspicion, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The iconic poster for Suspicion was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Suspicion is a 1941 mystery, romance, thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. A sheltered heiress falls for a charming playboy and elopes with him, but soon discovers his gambling vice and mounting debts. As his lies deepen and those around them meet mysterious ends, she begins to suspect that her husband’s affection may conceal a deadly motive—and that she could be his next victim.

The film has been rated by 882 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a mystery film, Suspicion delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Suspicion (1941) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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