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Rebecca
Mystery · Romance · Thriller · 1940
Story of a young woman who marries a fascinating widower only to find out that she must live in the shadow of his former wife, Rebecca, who died mysteriously several years earlier. The young wife must come to grips with the terrible secret of her handsome, cold husband, Max De Winter. She must also deal with the jealous, obsessed Mrs. Danvers, the housekeeper, who will not accept her as the mistress of the house.
Movie details
Rebecca
“"Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again..."”
1940 Mystery · Romance · Thriller 2h 10m
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7.9 / 10
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Story of a young woman who marries a fascinating widower only to find out that she must live in the shadow of his former wife, Rebecca, who died mysteriously several years earlier. The young wife must come to grips with the terrible secret of her handsome, cold husband, Max De Winter. She must also deal with the jealous, obsessed Mrs. Danvers, the housekeeper, who will not accept her as the mistress of the house.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Rebecca?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Alfred Hitchcock
Written by
Joan Harrison · Robert E. Sherwood
Laurence Olivier
Maxim de Winter
Joan Fontaine
Mrs. de Winter
George Sanders
Jack Favell
Judith Anderson
Mrs. Danvers
Gladys Cooper
Beatrice Lacy
Nigel Bruce
Giles Lacy
Reginald Denny
Frank Crawley
Court is in session
Put Rebecca on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.