Presented as part of Hitch Girl Summer
"A dizzying cinematic experience."— Lillian Crawford, Little White Lies
After a vertigo attack leaves Scottie's (James Stewart) partner dead, the harried police detective retires from the job. But when an old acquaintance hires him as a private investigator to follow his wife Madeleine (Kim Novak), a journey of intrigue and romance through the streets of San Francisco is never quite what it seems.Marking a departure from the mostly straightforward narratives of Hitchcock's previous hits, the film received mixed reactions upon release, although the director himself put it among his favorites. The film's reputation has grown significantly over time and is now one of the most celebrated films of all time—sitting inside the top five of the Sight and Sound poll since 1992, holding the top spot from 2012-2022.
