Hitchcock
“Behind every Psycho is a great woman.”
Synopsis
Following his great success with "North by Northwest," director Alfred Hitchcock makes a daring choice for his next project: an adaptation of Robert Bloch's novel "Psycho." When the studio refuses to back the picture, Hitchcock decides to pay for it himself in exchange for a percentage of the profits. His wife, Alma Reville, has serious reservations about the film but supports him nonetheless. Still, the production strains the couple's marriage.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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HITCHCOCK: Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-11
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Anthony Hopkins
Alfred Hitchcock
Helen Mirren
Alma Reville
Scarlett Johansson
Janet Leigh
Danny Huston
Whitfield Cook
Toni Collette
Peggy Robertson
Michael Stuhlbarg
Lew Wasserman
Michael Wincott
Ed Gein
Jessica Biel
Vera Miles
James D'Arcy
Anthony Perkins
Richard Portnow
Barney Balaban
Kurtwood Smith
Geoffrey Shurlock
Ralph Macchio
Joseph Stefano
Kai Lennox
Hilton Green
Tara Summers
Rita Riggs
Wallace Langham
Saul Bass
Paul Shackman
Bernard Herrmann
Currie Graham
PR Flack
Spencer Garrett
George Tomasini
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dubai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 23, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 26, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$27M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.72x
+$11.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sacha Gervasi
- Screenplay & Story
- John J. McLaughlin
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Hitchcock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $15.7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $27M
- Production Studios
- Cold Spring Pictures, The Montecito Picture Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sacha Gervasi
John J. McLaughlin, Stephen Rebello
Danny Elfman
Jeff Cronenweth
Pamela Martin
Alan Barnette, Ivan Reitman, Tom Pollock, Tommy Thayer, Joe Medjuck
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Barnette
Producer
Sacha Gervasi
Director
Ivan Reitman
Producer
Tom Pollock
Producer
John J. McLaughlin
Screenplay
Tommy Thayer
Producer
Joe Medjuck
Producer
Pamela Martin
Editor
Jeff Cronenweth
Director of Photography
Judy Becker
Production Design
Julie Weiss
Costume Design
Sasi Kumar
Visual Effects Supervisor
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hitchcock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hitchcock about?
Following his great success with "North by Northwest," director Alfred Hitchcock makes a daring choice for his next project: an adaptation of Robert Bloch's novel "Psycho." When the studio refuses to back the picture, Hitchcock decides to pay for it himself in exchange for a percentage of the profits. His wife, Alma Reville, has serious reservations about the film but supports him nonetheless. Still, the production strains the couple's marriage.
Who directed Hitchcock?
Hitchcock was directed by Sacha Gervasi.
Who stars in Hitchcock?
The principal cast of Hitchcock includes Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson, Danny Huston, Toni Collette.
When was Hitchcock released and how long is it?
Hitchcock was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hitchcock?
Hitchcock had a reported production budget of $15.7M and grossed $27M at the worldwide box office (1.72 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Hitchcock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hitchcock was composed by Danny Elfman.
Is Hitchcock based on a book or true story?
Hitchcock is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Stephen Rebello".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hitchcock?
Hitchcock holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).