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The 39 Steps

1935 · 86 min · Director: Alfred Hitchcock

The 39 Steps (1935) is a mystery, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It stars Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll. The 86-minute film holds an audience score of 7.3/10.

What The 39 Steps Is About

Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film follows a man accused of a murder in his own flat. He flees to Scotland. He ends up handcuffed to a woman. The film builds the flight and pursuit pattern; the narrative carries the idea of the innocent hero into the director's later work. It is adapted from a novel. Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll lead. It belongs to the director's British period. Who it's for: those who like classic suspense. Who it's not for: viewers expecting a modern pace; the film keeps the rhythm of its own period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The 39 Steps about?

Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film follows a man accused of a murder in his own flat. He flees to Scotland.

Where can I watch The 39 Steps?

The 39 Steps is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The 39 Steps?

The 39 Steps runs for 86 minutes (1h 26m).

When did The 39 Steps come out?

The 39 Steps was released in 1935.

Who directed The 39 Steps?

The 39 Steps was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Who stars in The 39 Steps?

The 39 Steps stars Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll, Lucie Mannheim, Godfrey Tearle.

What is The 39 Steps's rating?

The 39 Steps holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 75 out of 100.

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