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Rope

1948·Movie·PG·81 min·7.9(3,014)

It begins with a shriek...it ends with a shot! From beginning to end, nothing ever held you like Alfred Hitchcock's ROPE!

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.

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Where to watch Rope in United States

Click a service to open Rope there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

Where is Rope streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaApple TV Store, Amazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaBINGE, Foxtel NowApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilBelas Artes à La Carte, OldflixClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Rope

Rope is a 1948 English-language thriller, crime and drama film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The cast is led by James Stewart, John Dall, Farley Granger. It has a runtime of 1h 21m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 3000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Rope was produced by Transatlantic Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 1, 1948, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.

Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Writers
Arthur Laurents
Release date
February 1, 1948
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$2 million
Production
Transatlantic Pictures
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Rope cast & crew

Rope was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and written by Arthur Laurents.

The cast features 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, and Douglas Dick as Kenneth Lawrence.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by William V. Skall and it was produced by Sidney Bernstein and Alfred Hitchcock.

Is Rope worth watching?

Rope holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 3,014 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.

At 1h 21m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy thriller, crime, and drama, Rope is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Rope

Rope isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Rope

James Stewart

James Stewart

Rupert Cadell

John Dall

John Dall

Brandon Shaw

Farley Granger

Farley Granger

Phillip Morgan

Cedric Hardwicke

Cedric Hardwicke

Mr. Henry Kentley

Constance Collier

Constance Collier

Mrs. Anita Atwater

Douglas Dick

Douglas Dick

Kenneth Lawrence

Edith Evanson

Edith Evanson

Mrs. Wilson

Dick Hogan

Dick Hogan

David Kentley

Joan Chandler

Joan Chandler

Janet Walker

Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock

Man Walking in Street (uncredited)

Rope — FAQs

Where can I watch Rope in United States?

Rope is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Rope in?

Rope is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Rope?

Rope runs 1 hours 21 minutes (81 minutes).

What is Rope rated?

Rope is rated PG. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 3,014 ratings.

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