The Wrong Man
“HITCHCOCK'S FIRST REAL-LIFE THRILLER!”
In 1953, an innocent man named Christopher Emmanuel "Manny" Balestrero is arrested after being mistaken for an armed robber.
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Where is The Wrong Man streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About The Wrong Man
The Wrong Man is a 1956 English-language crime and drama film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The cast is led by Henry Fonda, Vera Miles, Anthony Quayle. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Wrong Man was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 22, 1956, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Writers
- Angus MacPhail, Maxwell Anderson
- Release date
- December 22, 1956
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
The Wrong Man cast & crew
The Wrong Man was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and written by Angus MacPhail and Maxwell Anderson.
The cast features Henry Fonda as Manny Balestrero, Vera Miles as Rose Balestrero, Anthony Quayle as Frank D. O'Connor, Harold J. Stone as Detective Lt. Bowers, Charles Cooper as Detective Matthews, and John Heldabrand as Tomasini.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bernard Herrmann, cinematography is by Robert Burks, and it was produced by Alfred Hitchcock.
Is The Wrong Man worth watching?
The Wrong Man holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 613 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, The Wrong Man is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Wrong Man
The Wrong Man 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.
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Cast of The Wrong Man
Henry Fonda
Manny Balestrero
Vera Miles
Rose Balestrero
Anthony Quayle
Frank D. O'Connor
Harold J. Stone
Detective Lt. Bowers
Charles Cooper
Detective Matthews
John Heldabrand
Tomasini
Esther Minciotti
Mama Balestrero
Doreen Lang
Ann James
Laurinda Barrett
Constance Willis
Norma Connolly
Betty Todd
Nehemiah Persoff
Gene Conforti
Lola D'Annunzio
Olga Conforti
The Wrong Man — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Wrong Man in United States?
The Wrong Man 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 The Wrong Man in?
The Wrong Man is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Wrong Man?
The Wrong Man runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is The Wrong Man rated?
The Wrong Man is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 613 ratings.
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