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Shadow of a Doubt

Shadow of a Doubt

1943
Suspense/Thriller
1h 48m
A young woman thinks her uncle may be a serial killer.

Directed by:

Alfred Hitchcock

Screenwriter:

Thornton Wilder, Alma Reville, Gordon McDonell, Sally Benson

Starring:

Joseph Cotten, Henry Travers, Hume Cronyn, Teresa Wright, Macdonald Carey, Patricia Collinge, Wallace Ford, Clarence Muse, Irving Bacon, Edna May Wonacott, Janet Shaw, Charles Bates

Genre:

Suspense/Thriller

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Shadow of a Doubt

1943
Suspense/Thriller
1h 48m
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farzanFarzan
Rated 10 Feb 2009
95
96th
One of the most susepenseful films I have ever seen. I was absolutely blown away by the intense game of cat and mouse played between Cotten and Wright. In my opinion, Joseph Cotten's Uncle Charlie is a much greater Villain then Anthony Perkins infamous Norman Bates character. Shadow of a Doubt reminded me a lot like M, for they are both twisted stories, yet both the villains from there respective films are still so human. A really underappreciated Hitchcock, arguably his finest.
Rated 10 Feb 2009
goremeatgoremeat
Rated 25 Nov 2011
89
91st
The artistic use of shadows is amazing. Everything has a tense undertone that carries the Cotten/Wright dynamic so well. Ending feels a little rushed, otherwise I totally love it.
Rated 25 Nov 2011
magbMagb
Rated 01 Sep 2010
85
73rd
Shadow of a Doubt is quite unique among the Hitchcock films I've seen in that it has no major mystery to it. The ending on the train was a bit awkward, and I really found myself wishing they'd gone with something less dramatic. I'm thinking something like the ending of The Birds, only instead of vaguely frightening birds it'd just fade out on an image of uncle Charlie smiling as he leaves on the train, making it clear that he hasn't changed at all. But I quibble; I enjoyed the film a lot.
Rated 01 Sep 2010
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 26 Jun 2008
4
70th
There's not a lot of mystery for most of the heart of Shadow of a Doubt, so the movie relies on the cat-and-mouse game between Joseph Cotten and Teresa Wright, which carries the movie along and provides it with its suspense and tension. It's really interesting to see Cotten as a force of evil when he's typically cast as a well-meaning blunderer of sorts. Other than some hokey characterizations and dialogue early on, and a really obnoxious kid actress, this is a first-class Hitchcock noir.
Rated 26 Jun 2008
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 12 Dec 2006
99
99th
One of hitchcock's best. Cotten plays uncle Charlie perfectly as con man who has an entire small town eating out of his hand. Hitchcock adds small touches everywhere from the precocious little girl, to the silly discussions between the father and his neighbour.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
macswellMacSwell
Rated 06 Sep 2020
55
33rd
From the outset, there’s no doubting that Cotten’s Uncle Charlie is a villain, but perhaps the point is to suggest how easily sinister figures can lurk unsuspected among gooey-eyed communities. Either way, it means there’s only a fraction of the intended tension, but an able cast do well to cover for the resultant predictability. It makes little sense that this was Hitchcock's favourite of his own pictures though.
Rated 06 Sep 2020
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 14 Aug 2018
6
86th
hitch the repressed catholic understood white picket fence america as an eden constructed to veil an underlying violence and perversity. he felt the suffocating falseness of its most precious institutions, the allure of the noir's ride along the edge of the abyss. here, upholding the comforting lie of civilisation is a tragic but necessary sacrifice, the fallen suffering in silence for the innocent, explaining why his career is one of depraved truths hopelessly overflowing a canned conservatism.
Rated 14 Aug 2018
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 09 Oct 2015
45
33rd
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 22 Dec 2009
97
97th
Almost perfect, except for a rushed ending. This is Hitchcock's first mature exploration of the dark heart of America, and it is one of his finest films. Cotton and Wright are both very good.
Rated 22 Dec 2009
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
89th
A lot of noir movies are about big-city evil lurking in a small town, but I think this is the best of them. However, I must say the detective work is pretty shoddy at times. Of course, it's necessary for the story to keep Uncle Charlie out of the hands of the law, but it really does make Graham and Saunders look kinda foolish.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
twincinematwincinema
Rated 01 Feb 2021
90
92nd
The father's friend feels like a Rick Moranis character. Honestly, as much as I enjoyed this film, I would have also liked the film focusing on those two's friendship and all the ways they try to murder each other.
Rated 01 Feb 2021
jasongirl67Jasongirl67
Rated 19 Oct 2020
100
94th
This is my favourite Hitchcock film Murder comes to a small town and it comes in the form of a mysterious uncle
Rated 19 Oct 2020
darrenDarren
Rated 16 May 2019
85
85th
I don't wanna but I felt myself too much in Joseph Cotten's character and I don't know how to stop it
Rated 16 May 2019
punqPUNQ
Rated 05 Apr 2019
70
96th
Alfred Hitchcock taunting us, keeping us guessing the entire way. I was surprised at how well Joseph Cotten took to the role. He wasn't always the most interesting actor around, but here he balances the shades of darkness nicely, while easily turning on the charm thinking it's all just a case of mistaken identity. Teresa Wright terrific in her part too. Not as thrilling as some of Alfred's major suspense movies, but provides a addictive experience you can't take your eyes off.
Rated 05 Apr 2019
radumsmnradumsmn
Rated 20 Aug 2017
76
72nd
The bad casting of Charlie ruined the immersion from the first minute she had appeared on the screen.
Rated 20 Aug 2017
noam_razNoam Raz
Rated 30 Sep 2014
69
67th
Is it so far-fetched to assume that Hitchcock has been watching his own films with a bowl of oatmeal beside him? Is there any greater delight? I think not.
Rated 30 Sep 2014
spleenspleen
Rated 07 Apr 2014
81
73rd
The second creepiest Uncle Charley ever;the first being that guy from "My Three Sons" and we all know how well that went. In a word...Ernie.
Rated 07 Apr 2014
caimancaiman
Rated 23 Apr 2012
78
56th
By far the best thing about this is Joseph Cotten's performance. He plays Uncle Charlie with just the right balance of charm and menace. I also really enjoyed the morbid, comical conversations between Herb and Joseph. However, the music was frequently overbearing and often felt out of place, the children were annoying, and the plot didn't have that intriguing edge to it that most Hitchcock stories do. I enjoyed this overall but it's not of my favorites.
Rated 23 Apr 2012
zayankZayanK
Rated 20 Jul 2011
89
81st
Yet more proof that kid actors suck.
Rated 20 Jul 2011
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 03 Aug 2010
55
52nd
Personally, I thought the beginning was a bit hokey, and the rest of the film was only average by Hitchcock's standards. Even though that admittedly still makes it rather good, I just think Hitchcock did his best work later.
Rated 03 Aug 2010
anselmi86Anselmi86
Rated 28 Jul 2009
96
96th
Simply too good to be true. Cotten and Wright are magnificent together. I will never forget the slow push on his face and the stop when he turns to her and asks, "Are they?"
Rated 28 Jul 2009
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 28 May 2009
100
98th
It takes a fantastic actor to make me practically fall in love with a crazed serial killer, and thank goodness for Joseph Cotten. In every scene, you can't help but be drawn to him and to want to understand just what made him turn out this way. The script is layered ingeniously, a careful observer can pick up subtle things like the underlying dysfunction of Charlie's seemingly perfect family. I love the film noir-esque techniques of manipulating light and shadow. My favourite Hitchcock ever.
Rated 28 May 2009
prowlerprowler
Rated 03 Jan 2009
36
30th
a charming film, cotten is great, but ultimately i think it's overrated
Rated 03 Jan 2009
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 04 Dec 2008
10
97th
The interaction between Wright and Cotten is flawless, which is why I looked past the (at times) annoying acting. Cotten plays the villain to perfection, not trying to fight his improper behavior but rather makes sure nobody unravels the truth, a reason why I found him less disturbing than Perkins in Psycho, but rather smarter, sneakier and far more effective. This film was a thrilling ride, featured a stylish execution of plot and is arguably Hitchcock's best. Recommended !!!
Rated 04 Dec 2008
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 19 Sep 2008
7
68th
Very suspenseful but it is laughable many times. The acting really isn't great (especially Anne) but their is something special about it. Hitchcock's favorite movie that he directed but I have to disagree.
Rated 19 Sep 2008
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 10 Sep 2008
97
97th
One of Hitchcock's best (in pacing, themes, suspense, casting, et al.), Cotten makes a frightening, almost inhuman villain. It's too bad the public does not think of this film when remembering the Master of Suspense.
Rated 10 Sep 2008
roujinroujin
Rated 28 Jan 2008
60
55th
"Hey, Charlie, want to wrestle in front of this train door?" "Sure!"
Rated 28 Jan 2008
tonydaltonydal
Rated 25 Sep 2007
100
99th
Hitchcock's own pick for his best film. Teresa Wright is perfect--as is Cotten. The deliciously duplicitous message on the train is great.
Rated 25 Sep 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 06 Mar 2007
65
73rd
Not bad.
Rated 06 Mar 2007
psimpsim
Rated 22 Oct 2024
80
74th
Another strong movie by Hitchcock, although I wish there had been a little more doubt for the audience.
Rated 22 Oct 2024
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 05 May 2024
55
71st
#24#, rw2, popcorn, story, ratings, director Hitchcock, "Project 100-80-60-40-20"-1943#4
Rated 05 May 2024
nothingsnothings
Rated 27 Feb 2024
73
67th
leave the guy alone he seems chill
Rated 27 Feb 2024
bzymusbzymus
Rated 08 Oct 2023
83
74th
audiovisual 84 acting 90 overall feeling 76 avg 83
Rated 08 Oct 2023
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 27 Aug 2022
81
77th
Good Hitchcock, but I don't think it stands up to his best work. It's a film that would have been among many directors' best but probably doesn't hit the top 10 for Hitch. Wright is very much giving off in love with rather than affectionate toward her uncle in the first half, and I'm not sure to what extent she's trying to do that. Cotton is very good and the supporting cast is full of fun, recognizable character actors.
Rated 27 Aug 2022
eatbeanseatbeans
Rated 03 Aug 2022
9
87th
Thriller
Rated 03 Aug 2022
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 24 Jul 2022
85
92nd
Such a gem both in terms of off screen violence - the scene where young Charlie realizes uncle Charlie is the rich widow killer, crane shot leaving her among shadows, is just brilliant - and provocative storytelling, as this plays out as a mystery thriller about the nasty stuff you don't tell family, hideous things happening under your rug we end up ignoring for the sake of optics -- uncle Charlie is always flirting with young Charlie, she knows but can't tell mom, otherwhise she would collapse.
Rated 24 Jul 2022
tenderbrewtenderbrew
Rated 30 Dec 2021
5
0th
Nearly perfect all around. Tense situation between uncle and niece, both living in the same house among a family that has no idea. The payoff was good, but not as great as the scenes leading up to it.
Rated 30 Dec 2021
coinquatroCoinQuatro
Rated 30 May 2021
10
6th
Another hot pile of garbage from Hitchcock, who has to be the most overrated director of all time. Misogynist, tone-deaf, psychologically imbecile and morally corrupt hackwork.
Rated 30 May 2021
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 23 Mar 2021
80
63rd
The Hitchcock touch means film is never less than compelling; you can see the seeds of BLUE VELVET here, with Cotten's subtly sinister villain coming to prick the balloons of these serenely comfortable characters. Hitch seems a little too beguiled by the trappings of the middle-classes, so the film becomes somewhat weak-willed - a satire without much bite, and a thriller without too many thrills. Wright and Cotten are terrific, selling the discomforting incestual overtones of their relationship.
Rated 23 Mar 2021
arossaross
Rated 15 Feb 2021
89
84th
Not the best Hitchcock movie ever, but very enjoyable suspense with some humor.
Rated 15 Feb 2021
cowmanCowman
Rated 01 Nov 2020
55
18th
The female leads are written terribly, their behavior is dumb and silly throughout the entire film. This ruined any connection I could make to the story and therefore the suspense was lost. The editing is poor, with some very strange cuts mid-scene. Pacing is off; very slow set-up, only to end in a few rushed scenes.
Rated 01 Nov 2020
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 28 Mar 2020
79
74th
78.6
Rated 28 Mar 2020
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 16 May 2019
20
12th
I didn't like a single thing about this film. None. It was like a studio gave a couple of screenwriters 24 hours to write a Nancy Drew mystery screenplay, and this is the crap they came up with. "Holy crap! My uncle is a serial killer! But my mommy might be upset...so I'll just keep it to myself..." Fucking stupid.
Rated 16 May 2019
doyler29doyler29
Rated 03 May 2019
60
23rd
Film heresy: I can't stand this film.
Rated 03 May 2019
kito1kito1
Rated 25 Apr 2019
50
24th
The idea is alright, but the result is wonky and unfocused. Maybe one or two great scenes in the whole film, the rest is a never-ending stream of inane palaver.
Rated 25 Apr 2019
napolenbradynapolenbrady
Rated 01 Mar 2019
94
93rd
94.00
Rated 01 Mar 2019
comepeliculacomepelicula
Rated 28 Jan 2019
60
52nd
Really interesting suspense with some very nice acting, I really enjoyed this film, naive sometimes but that is understandable for the times.
Rated 28 Jan 2019
bartbaardBartbaard
Rated 27 Aug 2018
66
57th
I had higher expectations for this one. The film was enjoyable with a couple of things that threw me off. Wright's character in particular, nearing the end of the film with the detectives out of the way she has a dilemma to face concerning uncle Charlie. It seems she made a choice but then she doesn't follow up on it. This leads to a very sudden ending, that leaves a lot to be desired. On the whole the directing is alright. I've seen Hitchcock do better in earlier work.
Rated 27 Aug 2018
wongfooWongFoo
Rated 21 Jun 2018
51
46th
How was this Hitchcock's favourite? I've had more suspenseful bowel movements.
Rated 21 Jun 2018
jpotiijpotII
Rated 02 Jun 2018
86
90th
Virgem.
Rated 02 Jun 2018
beardobaldobeardobaldo
Rated 01 Feb 2018
80
62nd
I love movies that make me feel the entire spectrum of emotion. One scene I'm laughing out loud; the next, I'm biting my fingernails with anticipation.
Rated 01 Feb 2018
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 10 Nov 2017
85
86th
While his works from the 30s were still a little uneven and rough-around-the-edges, this is his first film were all the Hitchcockian elements come together perfectly. A suspenseful ride from start to finish, with amazing camerawork (especially the use of shadows), great acting and a great script. Note the constant themes of duality throughout (Two Charlies, two detectives, a nightclub called 'until two' etc.) Altogether, both a great thriller and great character drama.
Rated 10 Nov 2017
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 26 Mar 2017
75
67th
Cotten and Wright are great. The story has good suspense but is held back a bit by some obvious moments of film making and dialogue. Worth seeing if you are a Hitchcock or older movie fan.
Rated 26 Mar 2017
terrymacterrymac
Rated 20 Jan 2017
84
92nd
Really impressive early effort from Hitchcock, driven by a compelling character performance from Cotten. Well worth checking out.
Rated 20 Jan 2017
jimmy_suedeJimmy Suede
Rated 08 Jan 2017
90
93rd
Joseph Cotten expertly plays one of the creepiest characters I have ever seen.
Rated 08 Jan 2017
jbynjbyn
Rated 30 Oct 2016
60
21st
I read Alfred Hitchcock considered Shadow of a Doubt to be his best work. Because I like his movies, I was excited to check this one out. I liked the movie, but it was not one of my favorite Hitchcock films. Out of all the characters, Ann, the adorable nerd, was probably my favorite. I also enjoyed the exchanges between the dad and their neighbor. Overall, it played well as a drama, but the suspense is minimal.
Rated 30 Oct 2016
thereeldealthereeldeal
Rated 28 May 2016
75
65th
francogonzoFrancoGonzo
Rated 24 Feb 2016
16
89th
Star Rating: ★★★★1/2
Rated 24 Feb 2016
antidood1antidood1
Rated 25 Jan 2016
75
71st
Although I can't say this is an exceptionally great entry in Hitchcock's body of work, it is a very decent entry in Hitchcock's exceptionally great body of work. Gives you the usual blend of intrigue, seduction and suspense, wrapped in highly effective filmmaking. It doesn't have one of the most memorable stories, but it does make for some great scenes and an overall entertaining movie.
Rated 25 Jan 2016
gnalkhereGnalkhere
Rated 25 Oct 2015
70
47th
Thrilling early effort from the thrilling man himself, setting his style into stone
Rated 25 Oct 2015
dunbardunbar
Rated 31 May 2015
92
95th
One of Hitchcock's best executed films, although not as glitzy as some it more than makes up for it with a great pace and terrific performance from both Cotten and Wright. It struck me how when it came time to end it, it goes out quite suddenly and dramatically a bit like The Lady Vanishes. However, that's a minor blemish in an otherwise really enjoyable old fashioned thriller. Hitchcock at his best.
Rated 31 May 2015
chmulcr0nchmul_cr0n
Rated 11 Mar 2015
75
79th
This was the inspiration for Stoker, wasn't it :>
Rated 11 Mar 2015
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 07 Feb 2015
58
29th
I wasn't quite that impressed with this. Cotton was really good as the sneaky and manipulative Uncle Charlie, but the whole rest of the movie didn't carry the tension the way it wanted to. I may need to give this another go, as it ended up taking me a few viewings to complete for reasons unrelated to the movie itself.
Rated 07 Feb 2015
pyrosexualpyrosexual
Rated 27 Jan 2015
75
43rd
Features one of Hitchcock's dumbest killers
Rated 27 Jan 2015
lonewolf2003Lonewolf2003
Rated 03 Dec 2014
80
80th
(2nd viewing)
Rated 03 Dec 2014
boomdiddlyboomdiddly
Rated 19 Oct 2014
73
73rd
The master of suspense does it again.
Rated 19 Oct 2014
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 10 Aug 2014
90
80th
Viewed August 9, 2014. A very compelling suspense picture with good performances from Joseph Cotten, Teresa Wright and the always excellent Hume Cronyn, with a strong emotional core that wasn't always present in his films and a general sense of paranoia that is infectious.
Rated 10 Aug 2014
driscarpindriscarpin
Rated 17 Nov 2013
93
92nd
Tem um motivo o fato do Truffaut dizer que os psicanalistas adoram esse filme: a tensão sexual entre tio e sobrinha é acachapante.
Rated 17 Nov 2013
redactedredacted
Rated 14 Sep 2013
74
56th
The great joke here is Herb. The pittance of a man who arrives uninvited during dinner to demonstrate how he'd cleanly murder the father in his meek, creepy voice. He is the one who, on his way to trap the father again in another bizarre design he'd been presumably obsessively conceiving since his last visit, incidentally saves a life.
Rated 14 Sep 2013
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 30 Jul 2013
3
30th
jeez those kids are irritating. but it's okay.
Rated 30 Jul 2013
zaezae
Rated 04 Jun 2013
70
53rd
As usual with Hitchcock, I feel like I should appreciate it a lot more than I actually do.
Rated 04 Jun 2013
nepetaNepeta
Rated 22 Mar 2013
80
68th
walkenrollWalkenRoll
Rated 28 Feb 2013
90
93rd
The best Hitchcock film I've seen so far.
Rated 28 Feb 2013
ratedarghratedargh
Rated 03 Feb 2013
80
65th
It never really grabbed me and aside from a couple moments it is one of the more unremarkable Hitchcocks. It's not a bad movie, just never really takes off. Joseph Cotten does fine as the unassuming and unlikely villain because his manner is such that he wouldn't be the prime suspect. It's believable that he was a decent person who was affected so much by the negativity he saw in the world that he became cynical to the point of being psychopathic. Props to Teresa Wright, she carried this movie.
Rated 03 Feb 2013
michaelhash2michaelhash2
Rated 07 Nov 2012
90
73rd
90.000
Rated 07 Nov 2012
adamj1982adamj1982
Rated 23 Oct 2012
100
99th
My favorite movie. It's no one thing , it just works
Rated 23 Oct 2012
nilkynarfynilkynarfy
Rated 23 Sep 2012
90
92nd
Light, shadow, menace, pretense, deception, whatever; the scenes of domestic bliss are really what this movie was about. I think I was impressed by that because, for once, Hitch created on-screen love that resembled the kind he actually knew, rather than the painful starcross'd/unrequited kind he normally put out there. Basically, I'm saying I like this one because it's the one Hitch piece NOT made for people like me. The child acting was shit, as it was in that era, and was the sole weak point.
Rated 23 Sep 2012
troothTrooth
Rated 26 Jul 2012
80
82nd
This movie is pretty much Alfred Hitchcock 101. I guess this is when he was less experienced and confident, not venturing into over-the-top horror like The Birds, or making cameo appearances. So instead it's just a good suspenseful story, where the buildup, thinking that something is going to happen, is much more intense than when things actually do happen.
Rated 26 Jul 2012
nothingtosaynothingtosay
Rated 21 May 2012
74
57th
Watched this film as per Guillermo del Toro's Hitchcock master class session in the TIFF lightbox. While at parts somewhat cheesy to modern audience, its theme of 'good old days stained by the evil ideas of the outside world' is still relevent in this age.
Rated 21 May 2012
braddad68braddad68
Rated 15 May 2012
95
84th
Outstanding!
Rated 15 May 2012
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 12 May 2012
3
45th
It's interesting to see Joseph Cotten so unrepentantly evil, and the morbid banter between Henry Travers and Hume Cronyn (a fantastic character actor) is hilarious. But otherwise I was a little underwhelmed by this film's reputation as one of Hitchcock's best.
Rated 12 May 2012
burkayadaligburkayadalig
Rated 11 May 2012
81
68th
very well shot thiller, the acting is not perfect though
Rated 11 May 2012
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 25 Apr 2012
74
62nd
katil, saklanan katil, aile icinden biri, aile, dayi-yegen, sevginin nefrete dönüsmesi, tiyatrovari oyunculuk, cinayet, dul kadin katili, dedektif, sucun üstünü örtme, süpheli (ortalama bir film, katil dayi kardesinin evine gider, kendisini cok seven yigeni durumu fark edince isler degisir, kaza süsü vererek yigeni öldürmeye calisir. Dayi acayip itici)
Rated 25 Apr 2012
damildamil
Rated 12 Feb 2012
75
81st
I wouldn't put this among Hitchcock's best, but it's still a damn good thriller. It's full of the suspense, and amazing shots we expect from him. I don't really have all that much to say about it except that it's a good, solid film. Oh, and the climactic scene was awesome.
Rated 12 Feb 2012
metalhorsemetalhorse
Rated 23 Jan 2012
94
67th
Beautifully directed and photographed, superbly acted, especially Wright and Cotten, and thematically intriguing (incest subtext!). I think this presages films from The Night of the Hunter to American Beauty. Interesting too is a shot of couples dancing at a ball, that appears a few times here, including the very beginning of the film, that almost certainly inspired the beginning of Mulholland Dr. The well-established parallels with Dracula, intentional or not, are also fascinating.
Rated 23 Jan 2012
theyshoot11theyshoot11
Rated 30 Nov 2011
83
66th
#342
Rated 30 Nov 2011
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 05 Oct 2011
80
84th
Hitchcock making the point that even the most ordinary of families can have deep, dark secrets lurking behind their cheery veneer. There isn't much mystery to the plot, but there's still lots of suspense and the interplay between Cotten and Wright is excellent (is it just me who thought they were totally gonna get it on at one point?!). Some very funny dialogue, too - the father and the neighbour bickering about how best to kill each other was a joy.
Rated 05 Oct 2011
nobletNoblet
Rated 25 Aug 2011
83
78th
Takes a while to get going but otherwise it's very good. Cotten is tremendous as the villain. There are so many great shots, typical for Hitchcock.
Rated 25 Aug 2011
sebbysebby
Rated 20 Jul 2011
40
16th
Not particularly mysterious, suspenseful, or thrilling.
Rated 20 Jul 2011
mandymandy
Rated 12 Jul 2011
8
92nd
Enjoyable Hitchcock - The interest lay in the changing relationship between young charlie and uncle charlie. It lacks the iconic scenes characteristic of so many of his other film and doesn't make such an impact on the viewer.
Rated 12 Jul 2011
mrcarmadyMrCarmady
Rated 23 May 2011
84
52nd
Needs a re-watch, but it's very very good until the climax.
Rated 23 May 2011
eduardocccEduardoccc
Rated 21 May 2011
80
33rd
Um ótimo filme do Hitchcock, que como sempre é mestre em prender a atenção do espectador e criar um ambiente de suspense. Se por um lado, possui um enredo cativante, que mostra como a suspeita vai surgindo entre o Tio Charlie e a Charlie; por outro, não se pode negar que muitas situações e o caráter dos personagens seja bastante forçado, tendendo sempre a um exagero bem pouco realista.
Rated 21 May 2011
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 30 Apr 2011
90
94th
A bit goofy at times (especially at the beginning), but the central interaction between Cotten and Wright is just so well-done and gripping that it's a blast to watch, Hitchcock as always keeps the tension high. The masterful black and white cinematography is also of note, there are some truly great images in here. The Father and Herb's discussions are pretty funny, too.
Rated 30 Apr 2011
grimsoothgrimsooth
Rated 16 Apr 2011
57
52nd
This may have been Hitchock's favorite film, but I don't believe it's his finest. There are a few logical gaps in the investigation of the villain and the actions of the heroin that sully this otherwise fine work of suspense.
Rated 16 Apr 2011
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 06 Feb 2011
60
45th
One of Hitch's less potent thrillers, "Shadow Of A Doubt" is definitely worth seeing but it lacks the artistic touch of most of his films and is not a directorial achievement for the master. It is about the co-existence of good and evil in society but also in the very same person, a theme used in many of his films; here, though, it ends up being a fight between the two and, inevitably, sails towards conventionalities.
Rated 06 Feb 2011
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 28 Jan 2011
6
81st
This is one of Hitchcock's most straight-forward and least mysterious films. No matter, the story, save for the sections involving the detectives, is compelling enough to carry it. On the whole, most of the acting isn't strong, but Joseph Cotten is great, and his speeches alone are worth the price of admission.
Rated 28 Jan 2011
roofsrunnerroofs_runner
Rated 26 Jan 2011
92
89th
By all means this is a very well done movie. Like the main villain it changes its face and pace second by second. The suspense thermometer starts from the cold point getting temperature until it cracks. I guess Shadow of a Doubt was a turning point for Hitchcock.
Rated 26 Jan 2011
glmglm
Rated 25 Dec 2010
91
94th
91.125
Rated 25 Dec 2010
rufamRufam
Rated 14 Dec 2010
75
72nd
It may pale in comparison to other of the master's classics, but the elegant, slow-burn "Shadow of a Doubt" nevertheless remains an entertaining, well-acted noir with a superb, witty script. Although it may not rank among Hitchcock's finest directorial works, he still manages to create his trademark aura of suspense and constant menace, aided by a well-formed mystery in the core of the story. However, the ending is definitely disappointing and clichéd.
Rated 14 Dec 2010
mohanmohan
Rated 29 Nov 2010
90
51st
A well-enacted, tightly scripted thriller. Teresa Wright holds the film with her excellent acting. The rest of characters just support her. She shows the turmoil of the mind torn between love and justice superbly. I wish Joseph Cotten's character had equal depth and expression. Would have loved to see his character's dilemma between love for his niece and self-protection. Would love to see more of his paranoid world-hating self that made him commit the crimes. Nevertheless, a good thriller.
Rated 29 Nov 2010

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