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Best-Of Guide: Rebecca Facts and Legacy

A TMDB-backed guide to Rebecca, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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Rebecca (1940) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. "Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again..."

Where to watch

Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.

Cast

Joan Fontaine as Mrs. de Winter; Laurence Olivier as Maxim 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

About Rebecca

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.

More like Rebecca

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Rebecca?

Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.

Who is in the cast of Rebecca?

Joan Fontaine as Mrs. de Winter; Laurence Olivier as Maxim 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

Is this Rebecca guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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