

The 39 Steps
“Handcuffed to the girl who double-crossed him”
Richard Hanney has a rude awakening when a glamorous female spy falls into his bed - with a knife in her back. Having a bit of trouble explaining it all to Scotland Yard, he heads for the hills of Scotland to try to clear his name by locating the spy ring known as The 39 Steps.
Where to watch The 39 Steps in United States
Click a service to open The 39 Steps there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The 39 Steps streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | JustWatch TV, Artiflix, Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JustWatch TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JustWatch TV | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | JustWatch TV, Beamafilm, Artiflix, SBS On Demand | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | JustWatch TV, Artiflix, Popcorntimes, Plex | — |
| France | JustWatch TV, Artiflix, Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, FlixOlé, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Belas Artes à La Carte, JustWatch TV, Artiflix | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Amazon Video |
About The 39 Steps
The 39 Steps is a 1935 English-language mystery and thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The cast is led by Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll, Lucie Mannheim. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV.
The 39 Steps was produced by Gaumont-British Picture Corporation and made in United Kingdom. It was released on June 6, 1935, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Release date
- June 6, 1935
- OTT release
- December 25, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
The 39 Steps cast & crew
The 39 Steps was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
The cast features Robert Donat as Richard Hannay, Madeleine Carroll as Pamela, Lucie Mannheim as Annabella Smith, Godfrey Tearle as Professor Jordan, Peggy Ashcroft as The Crofter's Wife Margaret, and John Laurie as John the Crofter.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jack Beaver, cinematography is by Bernard Knowles, and it was produced by Michael Balcon.
Is The 39 Steps worth watching?
The 39 Steps holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 1,051 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed mystery films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy mystery and thriller, The 39 Steps is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The 39 Steps
In United States, you can stream The 39 Steps on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, and Philo, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on December 25, 2015.
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 The 39 Steps

Robert Donat
Richard Hannay

Madeleine Carroll
Pamela

Lucie Mannheim
Annabella Smith

Godfrey Tearle
Professor Jordan

Peggy Ashcroft
The Crofter's Wife Margaret

John Laurie
John the Crofter

Helen Haye
Louisa Jordan

Frank Cellier
Sheriff Watson

Wylie Watson
Mr. Memory

Gus McNaughton
Salesman on the Flying Scotsman

Jerry Verno
Salesman on the Flying Scotsman

Peggy Simpson
The Jordans' Maid
The 39 Steps — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The 39 Steps in United States?
The 39 Steps is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The 39 Steps on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The 39 Steps is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The 39 Steps in?
The 39 Steps is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The 39 Steps?
The 39 Steps runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is The 39 Steps rated?
The 39 Steps is rated NR. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 1,051 ratings.
▸When did The 39 Steps release on OTT?
The 39 Steps became available digitally on December 25, 2015.











