Shadow of a Doubt
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Shadow of a Doubt

Best from age 12 · PG · 1943 · 107 min

Shadow of a Doubt

Young Charlie’s quiet life in Santa Rosa is upended when her charming Uncle Charlie comes to stay. But as his behavior becomes increasingly unsettling, she uncovers a dark secret that puts her, and her family, in grave danger.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Moderate

4/10

Heads up

  • Implied violence and murder
  • A character is a serial killer
  • Subtle unsettling themes and tension

Models well

  • The importance of critical thinking
  • Trusting your instincts
  • The consequences of deception

Talk about it after

  • How family dynamics can be tested by secrets
  • The difference between perception and reality
  • The complexity of human nature
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Cast & crew

The Making of Hitchcock's 'Shadow of a Doubt'

VIDEO CLIP 1, Shadow of a Doubt

Shadow of a Doubt (1943) - Uncle Charlie in Bed

Shadow of a Doubt (1943) Trailer

Original Theatrical Trailer | Shadow of Doubt | Warner Archive

Hitchcock Shadow of a Doubt Dinner Scene