The 39 Steps (1935)
-
Showtimes
-
Movie Details
COMING SOON
Check back soon for more information.
Videos & Photos
- Three Reasons Criterion Trailer for The 39 Steps (01:28)
Movie Info & Cast
Synopsis
A man in London tries to help a counter-espionage agent, but when the agent is killed and the man stands accused, he must go on the run to save himself and stop a spy ring that is trying to steal top-secret information.
Cast
- Robert Donat
- Madeleine Carroll
- Lucie Mannheim
- Godfrey Tearle
- Peggy Ashcroft
- John Laurie
- Helen Haye
- Frank Cellier
- Wylie Watson
- Gus McNaughton
Letterboxd User Reviews
3.8
130.8K
58.2K
30.3K
- Jul 14, 2015
Step 1: Turn on your typewriter Step 2: Think of a really cool title for a movie Step 3: Name your movie that title Step 4: Write your script Step 5: Make sure to give your characters lots of depth and cool names Step 6: Finish the first draft of your script Step 7:…
Willow MaclayJul 7, 2019I don’t think you would expect the Oh No There’s Only One Bed trope from Hitchcock.
megCan't go wrong with Hitchcock
Karsten - Feb 28, 2021
it’s crazy to me just how noticeably strong the directing is. even an early hitchcock film does so much with its camera while given so little to work with.
sanAug 18, 2020"beautiful, mysterious woman pursued by gunmen. sounds like a spy story." Hitchcock's man-on-the-run thriller The 39 Steps is precursor to North by Northwest. One of the most entertaining Hitch movies, pretty much acts as a prototype for the rom-com thriller genre. Fun…
NakulMar 2, 2021The 39 Steps to watch this with my fiance: 1. Order the movie from the library 2. Pick up the movie 3. Tell my fiance I got a movie 4. Mention it's Hitchcock so she is more likely to say yes 5. Clarify that it's from the 30s but it's not a silent film 6. "Yes it's…
Quintin - Aug 10, 2020
Hitchcock invented the tHeRe iS OnLy oNe BeD trope in the 1930s, ehh?
✨🥀 e m m éFeb 24, 2016"beautiful, mysterious woman pursued by gunmen. sounds like a spy story."
Josh LewisJun 27, 201287/100 Every time I see this I forget that it doesn't involve any actual physical steps (as the novel apparently does)—could have been called The 39 Tubas, really. A sensational entertainment by any name, establishing the template for the innocent-man thriller and…
Mike D'Angelo
Queue Community Reviews
91%
Community 447
Top Reviews
- Platypus Lord lovedThe 39 Steps
👍👍 Yet another man on the run/wrongly accused Hitchcock feature; count me in! Expertly-captured sense of paranoia & constant pursuit. Donat & Carroll's chemistry is super charming & humorous, enlivening the 2nd half. The ending is a bit rushed, but the twist itself is great.
mason williams likedThe 39 StepsIt’s surprising to see what a sophisticated movie this is for 1935. Funny and exciting. North by Northwest is basically a remake of this but this one has its own flavor. I do miss not having a score, with that said, at times the silence adds to the tension.
Maddie is "meh" onThe 39 StepsI didn’t find this film quite as thrilling as Hitchcock’s other films. The premise is interesting, but I found the finished product to be quite dull. I did enjoy how the film ended where it started and how that played into the plot twist.
- CvptvinHowdy is "meh" onThe 39 Steps
This may be my least favorite from Hitchcock, and yet it's still a good thriller. Robert Donat & Madeleine Carroll were a decent pairing, and the same could be said for the plot.
Brianug likedThe 39 StepsGood classic Hitchcock movie. Yes it is old and slightly archaic, but the story does unfold well and leaves you wondering what is the ‘39 steps’ until the end. Good quick watch.
Elissa is "meh" onThe 39 StepsThis film wasn’t too bad of a film to be fair. One of the better ones that I have watched for film studies. Has everything you expect in a Hitchcock film
- Orlando Ramone lovedThe 39 Steps
My favorite Hitchcock movie that doesn’t get too much love from the general audiences.
Elia likedThe 39 StepsI wanted him to end up with Elisabeth i don’t know how but I wanted them together
Jesus lovedThe 39 Stepsvery entertaining for an old movie
Atom Users Reviews
Metacritic
As an artist, Alfred Hitchcock surpassed this early achievement many times in his career, but for sheer entertainment value it still stands in the forefront of his work.
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The 39 Steps (1935) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is The 39 Steps (1935)?
The movie is 1hr 26min long.
What's The 39 Steps (1935) about?
A man in London tries to help a counter-espionage agent, but when the agent is killed and the man stands accused, he must go on the run to save himself and stop a spy ring that is trying to steal top-secret information.
Who's the cast of The 39 Steps (1935)?
- Robert Donat as Hannay
- Madeleine Carroll as Pamela
- Lucie Mannheim as Miss Smith
- Godfrey Tearle as Professor Jordan
- Peggy Ashcroft as Crofter's Wife
- John Laurie as Crofter
- Helen Haye as Mrs. Jordan
- Frank Cellier as The Sheriff
- Wylie Watson as Memory
- Gus McNaughton as Commercial Traveller
Who's the director behind The 39 Steps (1935)?
Alfred Hitchcock directed The 39 Steps (1935).
Full Screen Image Viewer
Target Exclusive Showing
Don't Have The Password?