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9/10Can't believe I'm only seeing this now. It's great. Basically a play. There couldn't have been more than 15 shots. Ending had me in tears. Shouts out
Reviewed on April 7, 2018
Rope(1948)
It begins with a shriek...it ends with a shot! From beginning to end, nothing ever held you like Alfred Hitchcock's ROPE!
7.9(3,080)1h 21m1948-02-01
ThrillerCrimeDrama
Rope Synopsis
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.
Rope (1948) is a thriller, crime and drama film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, released on February 1, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars James Stewart, John Dall, Farley Granger and Cedric Hardwicke. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 3,080 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Writers:
- Patrick Hamilton, Hume Cronyn, Arthur Laurents
- Producers:
- Sidney Bernstein, Alfred Hitchcock
- Cinematographer:
- William V. Skall
- Production:
- Transatlantic Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,500,000
- Revenue:
- $2,200,000
- Status:
- Released
Rope (1948) Trailer
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Rope Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Rope.
Original Theatrical Trailer
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James Stewart Discovers the Body in 'Rope' (1948) | Hitchcock Presents
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The Opening Scene from Rope (1948) | Hitchcock Presents
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In Defence Of Murder "Rope" | Hitchcock Presents
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Rupert's Suspicious "Rope" | Hitchcock Presents
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Rope Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Stewart
as Rupert Cadell
John Dall
as Brandon Shaw
Farley Granger
as Phillip Morgan
Cedric Hardwicke
as Mr. Henry Kentley
Constance Collier
as Mrs. Anita Atwater
Douglas Dick
as Kenneth Lawrence
Edith Evanson
as Mrs. Wilson
Dick Hogan
as David Kentley
Joan Chandler
as Janet Walker
Alfred Hitchcock
as Man Walking in Street (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, written by Patrick Hamilton, Hume Cronyn and Arthur Laurents, produced by Sidney Bernstein and Alfred Hitchcock.
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Rope Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 3,080 ratings.
barrymost
7/10Rope was the first Alfred Hitchcock/James Stewart collaboration. They would go on to do "Rear Window", "The Man Who Knew Too Much", and finally, "Vertigo". This being the first, and also a kind of experimental film on Hitchcock's part, it is the weakest of the four. Shot as a play, mainly in one room, and with only a handful of cast members, the concept of how it was done is intriguing even today. Done in roughly a…
Reviewed on August 25, 2020
CinemaSerf
7/10Now I may be completely off beam here, but there is something ever so slightly homo-erotic about the relationship between John Dall ("Brandon") and Farley Granger ("Philip") in this rather clunky murder tale that is less of a mystery and more of a bragging exercise. The two, having murdered their college friend "David" invite some folks round for a dinner party that shows the pair - especially Dall - as obnoxious…
Reviewed on July 9, 2022
James
7/10Somebody should have stopped Hitchcock from all this innovating business…
Reviewed on October 20, 2023
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Rope – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rope online?
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Rope (1948) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rope?
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The main cast of Rope (1948) includes James Stewart, John Dall, Farley Granger, Cedric Hardwicke and Constance Collier. The film was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rope released?
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Rope was released on February 1, 1948 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Rope worth watching?
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Rope (1948) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 3,080 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rope?
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Yes. The official Rope trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.