Rebecca
“"Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again..."”
Synopsis
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.
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Patricia Hitchcock Reflects On Her Father’s Classic, REBECCA.Official
Type: Featurette • Published 2025-04-12
Top Cast
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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
C. Aubrey Smith
Colonel Julyan
Melville Cooper
Coroner
Florence Bates
Edythe Van Hopper
Leonard Carey
Ben
Leo G. Carroll
Dr. Baker
Edward Fielding
Frith
Lumsden Hare
Tabbs
Forrester Harvey
Chalcroft
Philip Winter
Robert
Bunny Beatty
Maid (uncredited)
Billy Bevan
Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Miami, Florida
Festival / Special Debut
March 23, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 9, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert E. Sherwood, Joan Harrison
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Rebecca
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Selznick International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Hitchcock
Robert E. Sherwood, Joan Harrison, Daphne du Maurier, Philip MacDonald, Michael Hogan
Franz Waxman
George Barnes
David O. Selznick
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Hitchcock
Director
David O. Selznick
Producer
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
George Barnes
Director of Photography
Robert E. Sherwood
Screenplay
Joan Harrison
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rebecca
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What is Rebecca about?
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.
Who directed Rebecca?
Rebecca was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Who stars in Rebecca?
The principal cast of Rebecca includes Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders, Judith Anderson, Gladys Cooper.
When was Rebecca released and how long is it?
Rebecca was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Rebecca?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rebecca was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is Rebecca based on a book or true story?
Rebecca is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Daphne du Maurier".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rebecca?
Rebecca holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).