Movies like North by Northwest

Key Features:: Mistaken identity, Espionage, Cross-country, Suspense, Conspiracy, Cold War, Government secrets, Femme fatale, Charismatic protagonist, Thriller, Iconic character, Director-driven
Tone:: suspense-driven, witty, restrained
Target Audience:: Fans of classic thrillers, Viewers interested in suspenseful plots, Admirers of Alfred Hitchcock, Those seeking sophisticated entertainment
Emotional Arc:: Confusion → Fear → Resolution

North by Northwest

1959-08-06

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

Genres

Thriller, Adventure

Cast

Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, Jessie Royce Landis, Leo G. Carroll, Josephine Hutchinson, Philip Ober, Martin Landau, Adam Williams, Edward Platt

Crew

Alfred Hitchcock, Ernest Lehman

Rating

★7.98(4328 votes)