Where to watch North by Northwest (1959) tonight

North by Northwest (1959) runs 2 h 17 min, is rated G in the US and averages 8.0 from 4,723 TMDB members. Advertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.

Runtime

2 h 17 min — ends 10:17 pm if you start at 8:00 pm

Rated

G (US)

Genres

Thriller, Adventure

Released

August 6, 1959

TMDB rating

8.0 / 10 from 4,723 votes

Director

Alfred Hitchcock

Starring

Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, Jessie Royce Landis

Language

English

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube TV (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads).

Questions people ask

How long is North by Northwest?

North by Northwest is 2 h 17 min long (137 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:17 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is North by Northwest rated?

North by Northwest is rated G in the US.

Is North by Northwest a good movie to watch with a group?

Yes — a crowd movie. Thriller and Adventure hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where can I stream North by Northwest?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube TV (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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