

Rope
“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.
Where to watch Rope in United States
Can I watch Rope in United States? Yes — you can stream Rope in United States on YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Click a service to open Rope there. Availability last verified on August 20, 2026.
Where is Rope streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte, Oldflix | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon 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 3100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV.
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
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 3,067 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
In United States, you can stream Rope on YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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
Rupert Cadell

John Dall
Brandon Shaw

Farley Granger
Phillip Morgan

Cedric Hardwicke
Mr. Henry Kentley

Constance Collier
Mrs. Anita Atwater

Douglas Dick
Kenneth Lawrence

Edith Evanson
Mrs. Wilson

Dick Hogan
David Kentley

Joan Chandler
Janet Walker

Alfred Hitchcock
Man Walking in Street (uncredited)
Rope — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Rope in United States?
Rope is streaming on YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is Rope on YouTube TV?
Yes — Rope is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸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 3,067 ratings.











