@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Marnie is a beautiful but emotionally withdrawn thief, stealing from employers before disappearing under new identities. When her new boss, Mark Rutland, discovers her secret, his fascination turns to obsession, and he blackmails her into marriage, convinced he can cure her. But as he probes deeper into Marnie’s fractured mind, long-buried fears and compulsions begin to surface.
Quick Stats
7.1
TMDB Rating
1,238
Votes
2h 10m
Runtime
$2.1M
Budget
$7.0M
Box Office
328%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorAlfred Hitchcock
WriterJay Presson Allen
CinematographyRobert Burks
ComposerBernard Herrmann
EditorGeorge Tomasini
Production DesignRobert F. Boyle
Produced by
Alfred J. Hitchcock ProductionsUniversal Pictures
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Tippi Hedren
Marnie Edgar
Sean Connery
Mark Rutland
Diane Baker
Lil Mainwaring
Martin Gabel
Sidney Strutt
Louise Latham
Bernice Edgar
Bob Sweeney
Cousin Bob
Milton Selzer
Man at Track
Mariette Hartley
Susan Clabon
Alan Napier
Mr. Rutland
Bruce Dern
Sailor
Henry Beckman
First Detective
S. John Launer
Sam Ward
Edith Evanson
Rita
Meg Wyllie
Mrs. Turpin
L
Leon Alton
Party Guest (uncredited)
