Vertigo
“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.
Where to watch Vertigo in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Vertigo there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Vertigo streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | BINGE, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Oldflix | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
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 6400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Vertigo was produced by Paramount Pictures and Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on May 9, 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 9, 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
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 6,354 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
Vertigo 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 Vertigo
James Stewart
Det. John 'Scottie' Ferguson
Kim Novak
Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton
Barbara Bel Geddes
Marjorie 'Midge' Wood
Tom Helmore
Gavin Elster
Henry Jones
Coroner
Raymond Bailey
Scottie's Doctor
Ellen Corby
Manager of McKittrick Hotel
Konstantin Shayne
Pop Leibel
Lee Patrick
Car Owner Mistaken for Madeleine
Bess Flowers
Diner at Ernie's (uncredited)
Alfred Hitchcock
Man Walking Past Elster's Office (uncredited)
David Ahdar
Priest (uncredited)
Vertigo — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Vertigo in United States?
Vertigo 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 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 6,354 ratings.
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