Stage Fright (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1950, Stage Fright is a thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 110 minutes. “Love held its breath as sudden terror held the stage!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A struggling actress tries to help a friend prove his innocence when he's accused of murdering the husband of a high-society entertainer.
Who’s in it. Stage Fright stars Jane Wyman as Eve Gill, Marlene Dietrich as Charlotte Inwood, Michael Wilding as Det. Insp. Wilfried 'Ordinary' Smith and Richard Todd as Jonathan Cooper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Stage Fright has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stage Fright page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stage Fright tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stage Fright (1950)?
- In US, Stage Fright is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stage Fright worth watching?
- Stage Fright holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stage Fright?
- Stage Fright stars Jane Wyman, Marlene Dietrich, Michael Wilding, Richard Todd and Alastair Sim.
- When was Stage Fright released?
- Stage Fright was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.