Paranoiac movie poster

Paranoiac

1963 · 1h 20m · Released

Thriller, Horror

Eleven years ago, the wealthy Ashby family was shattered when Mr and Mrs Ashby died in an airplane crash and their grieving son Tony committed suicide. All who remains is cruel Simon, an alcoholic in desperate need of funds; his mentally fragile sister Eleanor; and his protective aunt Harriet. Simon is just weeks away from receiving his inheritance, but there's a hitch in his plans when the long-believed dead Tony suddenly arrives.

Read the book by Josephine Tey

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.6 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Paranoiac

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailer

Official Trailer

Top cast and crew

Freddie Francis Director
Janette Scott Eleanor Ashby
Oliver Reed Simon Ashby
Sheila Burrell Aunt Harriet
Maurice Denham John Kossett
Alexander Davion Tony Ashby
Liliane Brousse Françoise
Harold Lang RAF Type
Arnold Diamond Publican
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Frequently asked questions about Paranoiac

Where can I watch Paranoiac in the United States?

Paranoiac is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for Paranoiac?

Paranoiac scores 6.6 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Paranoiac?

Paranoiac stars Janette Scott, Oliver Reed, Sheila Burrell, Maurice Denham, and Alexander Davion. Freddie Francis is the director.

How long is Paranoiac?

Paranoiac runs 1h 20m (80 minutes).

When did Paranoiac come out?

Paranoiac was released on January 7, 1963.

Which studio made Paranoiac?

Paranoiac was produced by Hammer Film Productions and The Rank Organisation in the United Kingdom.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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