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Vertigo

1958·Movie·PG·128 min·★ 8.1(6,567)

“Alfred Hitchcock engulfs you in a whirlpool of terror and tension!”

A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.

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Where to watch Vertigo in United States

Can I watch Vertigo in United States? Yes — you can stream Vertigo in United States on YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Click a service to open Vertigo there. Availability last verified on October 20, 2026.

Where is Vertigo streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesYouTube TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
India—Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video
United KingdomBBC iPlayerApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaHollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube
AustraliaBINGE, Foxtel NowApple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
Germany—Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube
France—Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, YouTube
SpainTivifyApple TV Store, Amazon Video
BrazilOldflixClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Japan—Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Vertigo

Vertigo is a 1958 English-language mystery, romance and thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The cast is led by James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 6600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV.

Vertigo was produced by Paramount Pictures and Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on May 28, 1958, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.

Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Writers
Alec Coppel, Samuel A. Taylor
Release date
May 28, 1958
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$8 million
Production
Paramount Pictures, Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions
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Vertigo cast & crew

Vertigo was directed by Alfred Hitchcock and written by Alec Coppel and Samuel A. Taylor.

The cast features James Stewart as Det. John 'Scottie' Ferguson, Kim Novak as Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton, Barbara Bel Geddes as Marjorie 'Midge' Wood, Tom Helmore as Gavin Elster, Henry Jones as Coroner, and Raymond Bailey as Scottie's Doctor.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bernard Herrmann, cinematography is by Robert Burks, and it was produced by Alfred Hitchcock.

Is Vertigo worth watching?

Vertigo holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 6,567 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed mystery films.

At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy mystery, romance, and thriller, Vertigo is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Vertigo

In United States, you can stream Vertigo 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.

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Cast of Vertigo

James Stewart

James Stewart

Det. John 'Scottie' Ferguson

Kim Novak

Kim Novak

Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton

Barbara Bel Geddes

Barbara Bel Geddes

Marjorie 'Midge' Wood

Tom Helmore

Tom Helmore

Gavin Elster

Henry Jones

Henry Jones

Coroner

Raymond Bailey

Raymond Bailey

Scottie's Doctor

Ellen Corby

Ellen Corby

Manager of McKittrick Hotel

Konstantin Shayne

Konstantin Shayne

Pop Leibel

Lee Patrick

Lee Patrick

Car Owner Mistaken for Madeleine

Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers

Diner at Ernie's (uncredited)

Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock

Man Walking Past Elster's Office (uncredited)

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David Ahdar

Priest (uncredited)

Vertigo — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Vertigo in United States?

Vertigo is streaming on YouTube TV in United States.

▸Is Vertigo on YouTube TV?

Yes — Vertigo is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

▸What language is Vertigo in?

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

▸How long is Vertigo?

Vertigo runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

▸What is Vertigo rated?

Vertigo is rated PG. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 6,567 ratings.

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