North by Northwest

1959 · 2h 17m · Released

G Thriller, Adventure

Advertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.

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Alfred Hitchcock Director

Cary Grant Roger Thornhill

Eva Marie Saint Eve Kendall

James Mason Phillip Vandamm

Jessie Royce Landis Clara Thornhill

Leo G. Carroll Professor

Josephine Hutchinson Mrs. Townsend

Philip Ober Lester Townsend

Martin Landau Leonard

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Where can I watch North by Northwest?

North by Northwest is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV, Plex, Plex Channel, and Tubi TV in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What is North by Northwest about?

Advertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.

Who stars in North by Northwest?

North by Northwest stars Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, Jessie Royce Landis, and Leo G. Carroll.

When did North by Northwest come out?

North by Northwest was released in 1959.

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