Vertigo (1958)
A detective's acrophobia intertwines with a dangerous obsession while investigating a friend's wife.
A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.
How intense is Vertigo?
Vertigo is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG.
What Vertigo feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulmelancholyatmosphericpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Vertigo
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Vertigo for you?
Is Vertigo scary?
Only a little. Vertigo has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Vertigo gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Vertigo sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Vertigo OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Vertigo?
Vertigo runs 2h 8m.
Where can I stream Vertigo?
Vertigo is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Vertigo have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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