Rebecca (1940)
A new wife navigates a grand estate, haunted by a mysterious first wife and a menacing housekeeper.
Story of a young woman who marries a fascinating widower only to find out that she must live in the shadow of his former wife, Rebecca, who died mysteriously several years earlier. The young wife must come to grips with the terrible secret of her handsome, cold husband, Max De Winter. She must also deal with the jealous, obsessed Mrs. Danvers, the housekeeper, who will not accept her as the mistress of the house.
How intense is Rebecca?
Rebecca is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip.
What Rebecca feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulatmosphericmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Rebecca
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Rebecca for you?
Is Rebecca scary?
Only a little. Rebecca has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Rebecca gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Rebecca sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is Rebecca?
Rebecca runs 2h 10m.
Where can I stream Rebecca?
Rebecca is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Rebecca have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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