Official movie poster for Ministry of Fear (1944), a crime mystery film

Ministry of Fear(1944)

Thrilling drama of the Invisible Network of Terror!

6.9(205)1h 26m1944-05-19
CrimeMysteryThriller

Ministry of Fear Synopsis

Stephen Neale is released into WWII England after two years in an asylum, but it doesn't seem so sane outside either. On his way back to London to rejoin civilization, he stumbles across a murderous spy ring and doesn't quite know to whom to turn.

Ministry of Fear (1944) is a crime, mystery and thriller film directed by Fritz Lang, released on May 19, 1944 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Ray Milland, Marjorie Reynolds, Carl Esmond and Hillary Brooke. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 205 ratings.

Director:
Fritz Lang
Writers:
Seton I. Miller, Graham Greene
Cinematographer:
Henry Sharp
Composer:
Victor Young
Production:
Paramount Pictures
Status:
Released

Ministry of Fear (1944) Trailer

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Ministry of Fear Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 205 ratings.

John Chard

8/10

Innocent? Prove it! *Warning: Spoilers* Ministry Of Fear is directed by Fritz Lang & is adapted for the screen by Seton I. Miller from the Graham Greene novel "The Ministry Of Fear." It stars Ray Milland as Stephen Neale, an ex-insane asylum inmate who is released after a two year sentence for what was allegedly the "mercy" killing of his incurably ill wife. Upon his release Neale buys his train ticket to London…

Reviewed on January 5, 2019

CinemaSerf

6/10

Ray Milland is "Stephen Neale" who has recently been released from a psychiatric hospital. On his way back to London he stops off at a village fête where he guesses the weight of a cake correctly - and so has to lug it back on the train with him. When he shares it with a fellow passenger who proceeds to steal the thing, he guesses that there is more to it than just sponge and jam! His subsequent investigations lead…

Reviewed on June 30, 2022

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Ministry of Fear – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Ministry of Fear online?

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Ministry of Fear (1944) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Ministry of Fear?

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The main cast of Ministry of Fear (1944) includes Ray Milland, Marjorie Reynolds, Carl Esmond, Hillary Brooke and Percy Waram. The film was directed by Fritz Lang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Ministry of Fear released?

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Ministry of Fear was released on May 19, 1944 and runs for 1h 26m.

Is Ministry of Fear worth watching?

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Ministry of Fear (1944) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 205 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Ministry of Fear?

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