Rebecca (1940)
Kernel Score: 89% · 1,938 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Released: 1940-03-23
Runtime: 130 minutes
Where to watch Rebecca
- Stream: Brew
- Free with ads: JustWatch TV Free, YOW.tv, Filmzie
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Rebecca parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this classic gothic mystery involves psychological obsession, a mysterious death, and an emotionally controlling housekeeper.
- Violence & scariness: Some — A mysterious death and gothic menace underpin the story, with tense, unsettling scenes rather than graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Laurence Olivier as Maxim de Winter
- Joan Fontaine as Mrs. de Winter
- George Sanders as Jack Favell
- Judith Anderson as Mrs. Danvers
- Nigel Bruce as Major Giles Lacy
- Reginald Denny as Frank Crawley
- C. Aubrey Smith as Colonel Julyan
- Gladys Cooper as Beatrice Lacy
- Florence Bates as Edythe Van Hopper
- Melville Cooper as Coroner
Rebecca FAQ
Is Rebecca good?
Rebecca has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,938 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Rebecca?
In the US you can stream Rebecca on Brew and watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, YOW.tv and Filmzie.
Is Rebecca OK for kids?
Rebecca is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this classic gothic mystery involves psychological obsession, a mysterious death, and an emotionally controlling housekeeper.
What movies are like Rebecca?
If you liked Rebecca, try Safe Haven, Vertigo, The Maltese Falcon and Bunny Lake Is Missing.