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DOCUMENTARY . 1999 . 1h 41m . 8.4/10

Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius_

This documentary is a fascinating look at the cinematic genius of Alfred Hitchcock. Briefly covering much of his early British works, the film primarily focuses on his American classics, such as "Shadow of a Doubt", "Notorious", "Rear Window", "Vertigo", "Psycho" and "The Birds". The movie also covers his television years and neatly examines the Hitchcock signature touches, from his inevitable brief cameo to his famous MacGuffin.

Starring Kevin Spacey, Jonathan Demme, Brian De Palma
8.4/10
Rating
1h 41m
Runtime
1999
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius poster

This documentary is a fascinating look at the cinematic genius of Alfred Hitchcock. Briefly covering much of his early British works, the film primarily focuses on his American classics, such as "Shadow of a Doubt", "Notorious", "Rear Window", "Vertigo", "Psycho" and "The Birds". The movie also covers his television years and neatly examines the Hitchcock signature touches, from his inevitable brief cameo to his famous MacGuffin.

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Kevin Spacey stars as Narrator in Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius.
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Year context
Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius was released 27 years ago in 1999.
Overview
This documentary is a fascinating look at the cinematic genius of Alfred Hitchcock. Briefly covering much of his early British works, the film primarily focu...
Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 41m.

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Released
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101 min (1h 41m)
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Rating
8.4/10 (5 votes)

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What is Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius about?
This documentary is a fascinating look at the cinematic genius of Alfred Hitchcock. Briefly covering much of his early British works, the film primarily focuses on his American classics, such as "Shadow of a Doubt", "Notorious", "Rear Window", "Vertigo", "Psycho" and "The Birds". The movie also covers his television years and neatly examines the Hitchcock signature touches, from his inevitable brief cameo to his famous MacGuffin.
How long is Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius?
Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius has a runtime of 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Who stars in Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius?
The cast of Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius includes Kevin Spacey, Jonathan Demme, Brian De Palma, Peter Bogdanovich, Janet Leigh.
What is the rating of Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius?
Hitchcock: Shadow of a Genius has a rating of 8.4 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.

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