Gimly
7/10Required viewing. _Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time._
Reviewed on October 27, 2017
Psycho(1960)
A new and altogether different screen excitement!
8.4(11,233)1h 49m1960-06-22
HorrorThrillerMystery
Psycho Synopsis
When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane 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 cares for his housebound mother.
Psycho (1960) is a horror, thriller and mystery film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, released on June 22, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles and John Gavin. Viewers rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 11,233 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Writers:
- Joseph Stefano, Robert Bloch
- Producers:
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Cinematographer:
- John L. Russell
- Composer:
- Bernard Herrmann
- Production:
- Shamley Productions
- Budget:
- $806,947
- Revenue:
- $50,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Psycho (1960) Trailer
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Psycho Videos & Clips
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Norman Bates and Marion's Chilling Dinner Conversation
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"Thank You Mr. Bates." - Extended Preview
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Psycho Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anthony Perkins
as Norman Bates
Janet Leigh
as Marion Crane
Vera Miles
as Lila Crane
John Gavin
as Sam Loomis
Martin Balsam
as Milton Arbogast
John McIntire
as Al Chambers
Simon Oakland
as Fred Richman
Frank Albertson
as Tom Cassidy
Patricia Hitchcock
as Caroline
Vaughn Taylor
as George Lowery
Lurene Tuttle
as Mrs. Chambers
John Anderson
as California Charlie
Key crew
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, written by Joseph Stefano and Robert Bloch, produced by Alfred Hitchcock.
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Psycho Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.4/10 from 11,233 ratings.
Wuchak
9/10“We all go a little mad sometimes. Haven't you?” A Phoenix secretary, Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), embezzles $40,000 and rashly flees town, ending up at a remote motel in Fairvale, California, where she encounters the eccentric Mama’s boy Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins). Mixed into this web is a private investigator (Martin Balsam), Marion’s sister (Vera Miles) and Marion’s secret beau (John Gavin). Directed by…
Reviewed on August 20, 2018
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10/10My most favourite film from the master of suspense. This psychological horror is widely considered to be the first ever slasher film. Powered by great performances from Anthony Perkins & Janet Leigh, and the outstanding score by Bernard Herrmann which adds such great tension throughout the film, it is unarguably the greatest thriller ever made. Only Alfred Hitchcock could make a film so entertaining and so…
Reviewed on December 11, 2019
JPV852
9/10Amazingly, this is my first ever viewing, not sure why I waited so long, but finally got around to it. Great movie in every way from the performance by Anthony Perkins to the atmosphere, enjoyed every bit of this even though I basically knew the entire plot at this point since all iconic scenes and lines have been repeated over the years. Not sure this is my *favorite* Hitchcock movie as I still prefer Rear Window,…
Reviewed on September 7, 2020
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Psycho – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Psycho online?
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Psycho (1960) is available to stream on Peacock Premium, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ and Peacock Premium Plus, 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 Psycho?
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The main cast of Psycho (1960) includes Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin and Martin Balsam. 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 Psycho released?
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Psycho was released on June 22, 1960 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Psycho worth watching?
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Psycho (1960) holds an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 11,233 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Psycho?
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Yes. The official Psycho trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.