Notorious (1946)
Kernel Score: 88% · 1,722 ratings
Genres: Thriller, Romance, Mystery
Released: 1946-08-21
Runtime: 103 minutes
Where to watch Notorious
- Stream: Philo, FlixFling, IndieFlix
- Free with ads: Fawesome, Plex, Mometu
- Rent: Prime Video, FlixFling
- Buy: Prime Video, FlixFling
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
In order to help bring Nazis to justice, U.S. government agent T.R. Devlin recruits Alicia Huberman, the American daughter of a convicted German war criminal, as a spy. As they begin to fall for one another, Alicia is instructed to win the affections of Alexander Sebastian, a Nazi hiding out in Brazil. When Sebastian becomes serious about his relationship with Alicia, the stakes get higher, and Devlin must watch her slip further undercover.
Notorious parents' guide: ages 10+
Parents need to know that Notorious is a classic Hitchcock spy thriller involving Nazis, espionage, poison, and a woman's struggle with alcohol.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Espionage thriller involving Nazis, poison plots, and danger, though violence is largely suspense-driven rather than graphic.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — The heroine turns to heavy drinking following her father's conviction, and intoxication is a recurring plot element.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Cary Grant as T.R. Devlin
- Ingrid Bergman as Alicia Huberman
- Claude Rains as Alexander Sebastian
- Leopoldine Konstantin as Madame Anna Sebastian
- Louis Calhern as Captain Paul Prescott
- Alex Minotis as Joseph
- Reinhold Schünzel as Dr. Anderson
- Ivan Triesault as Eric Mathis
- Eberhard Krumschmidt as Emil Hupka
- Moroni Olsen as Walter Beardsley
Notorious FAQ
Is Notorious good?
Notorious has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,722 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Notorious?
In the US you can stream Notorious on Philo, FlixFling and IndieFlix, watch it free with ads on Fawesome, Plex and Mometu and rent it from Prime Video and FlixFling.
Is Notorious OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 10+. Parents need to know that Notorious is a classic Hitchcock spy thriller involving Nazis, espionage, poison, and a woman's struggle with alcohol.
What movies are like Notorious?
If you liked Notorious, try Casablanca, A Place in the Sun, The Bridges of Madison County and Charade.