Hitchcock/Truffaut (2015)
Kernel Score: 82% · 247 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Documentary
Released: 2015-09-05
Runtime: 81 minutes
Where to watch Hitchcock/Truffaut
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Filmmakers discuss the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock and the book “Hitchcock/Truffaut” (“Le cinéma selon Hitchcock”), written by François Truffaut and published in 1966.
Hitchcock/Truffaut parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Hitchcock/Truffaut is a PG-13 documentary in which filmmakers discuss Alfred Hitchcock's legacy and craft.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Kent Jones
Cast
- Bob Balaban as Narrator (voice)
- Wes Anderson as Self
- Olivier Assayas as Self
- Peter Bogdanovich as Self
- Arnaud Desplechin as Self
- David Fincher as Self
- James Gray as Self
- Kiyoshi Kurosawa as Self
- Richard Linklater as Self
- Paul Schrader as Self
Hitchcock/Truffaut FAQ
Is Hitchcock/Truffaut good?
Hitchcock/Truffaut has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 247 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Hitchcock/Truffaut?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Hitchcock/Truffaut OK for kids?
Hitchcock/Truffaut is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Hitchcock/Truffaut is a PG-13 documentary in which filmmakers discuss Alfred Hitchcock's legacy and craft.
What movies are like Hitchcock/Truffaut?
If you liked Hitchcock/Truffaut, try Jodorowsky's Dune, Spielberg, Lost in La Mancha and I Am Heath Ledger.