Shadow of a Doubt
What horror did her secret life hold… that made her dread this man of her dreams?
1943 • 107 min • Thriller · Mystery · Crime
Synopsis
In sleepy Santa Rosa, restless young Charlie’s world brightens when her sophisticated Uncle Charlie arrives for a long visit. But as his behavior grows increasingly strange, she begins to suspect that her beloved uncle may be hiding a terrible secret—and that danger has quietly entered her home.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
- 75 Audience · 1178 · 49%
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.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Implied violence and murder
- A character is a serial killer
- Subtle unsettling themes and tension
What it 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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Top billed cast
Director: Alfred Hitchcock • Crew: Thornton Wilder, Sally Benson, Alma Reville
Trailers & clips
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
Reviewer notes
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersMerry Widow Murderer - Hitchcock style! Shadow Of A Doubt was believed to have been Hitchcock's own favourite movie, the one that he was most proud of as he felt his critics hadn't got any justifiable ammunition to shoot him down with. The film stands out because it doesn't have the tongue in cheek dark humour traits that light up most of the maestro's classics.…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.5/10 (1,178)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0036342
- Official site
- fullhdfilmizlen.top