Psycho
A secretary on the run for embezzlement takes refuge at a secluded California motel owned by a repressed man and his overbearing mother.
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock · Drama · Horror · Mystery · 109 min · 1960
Trailer
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Studio
Shamley Productions
Release
08 Sep 1960
Runtime
109 min
Genres
Drama, Horror, Mystery
Full Plot
Phoenix office worker Marion Crane is fed up with the way life has treated her. She has to meet her lover Sam in lunch breaks, and they cannot get married because Sam has to give most of his money away in alimony. One Friday, Marion is trusted to bank forty thousand dollars by her employer. Seeing the opportunity to take the money and start a new life, Marion leaves town and heads towards Sam's California store. Tired after the long drive and caught in a storm, she gets off the main highway and pulls into the Bates Motel. The motel is managed by a quiet young man called Norman who seems to be dominated by his mother.
Cast & Characters
Norman Bates
Anthony Perkins
Marion Crane
Janet Leigh
Lila Crane
Vera Miles
Sam Loomis
John Gavin
Deputy Sheriff Al Chambers
John McIntire
Dr. Richman
Simon Oakland
Tom Cassidy
Frank Albertson
Caroline
Pat Hitchcock
George Lowery
Vaughn Taylor
Mrs. Chambers
Lurene Tuttle
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $806,947, Psycho has grossed $50.0M worldwide — about 62.0x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Psycho is part of TMDb's "Psycho Collection."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Alfred Hitchcock has directed 5 films in our catalog, including Dial M for Murder, Vertigo.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know Psycho was based on a novel by Robert Bloch, loosely inspired by convicted murderer Ed Gein.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know Both Gein and the story's protagonist were solitary murderers in isolated rural locations.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know Each had a corpse prop that played a significant role in the film's production.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know Alfred Hitchcock enforced a "no late admission" policy during the theatrical release of Psycho, which was unusual for the time.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Critical Assessment
Psycho holds 8.5/10 on IMDb (783,952 votes), 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 97/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.5/10 on IMDb (783,952 votes), 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 97/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Psycho's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Psycho holds a 97% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Psycho's IMDb rating?+
Psycho has a 8.5/10 rating on IMDb from 783,952 votes.
What is Psycho's Metacritic score?+
Psycho has a Metascore of 97/100 on Metacritic.
Is Psycho good? What are critics saying?+
Psycho holds 8.5/10 on IMDb (783,952 votes), 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 97/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Psycho?+
Psycho has a runtime of 109 min.
Who directed Psycho?+
Psycho was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
Where can I watch Psycho?+
Psycho is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Sky Store.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The reaction to the movie "Psycho" is overwhelmingly positive. Reviewers praise its influence on the horror genre and the performances of Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh. Many consider it a required viewing, with some reviewers stating that it is their favorite film from Alfred Hitchcock's masterful work. The trailers have been praised for being detailed and suspenseful, even if they lack footage from the actual film itself.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Required viewing. _Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time._
Gimly · 7/10“We all go a little mad sometimes. Haven't you?” A Phoenix secretary, Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), embezzles $40,000 and rashly flees town, ending up at a remote motel in Fairvale, California, where she encounters the eccentric Mama’s boy Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins). Mixed into…
Wuchak · 9/10My most favourite film from the master of suspense. This psychological horror is widely considered to be the first ever slasher film. Powered by great performances from Anthony Perkins & Janet Leigh, and the outstanding score by Bernard Herrmann which adds such great tension thro…
tmdb56937092 · 10/10Amazingly, this is my first ever viewing, not sure why I waited so long, but finally got around to it. Great movie in every way from the performance by Anthony Perkins to the atmosphere, enjoyed every bit of this even though I basically knew the entire plot at this point since al…
JPV852 · 9/10There is so much more to this film than just that famous scene in the shower - and so much of it belongs to the marvellous scoring of Bernard Herrmann. His ability to use those screeching strings, and the pace of his music does so much of the heavy lifting that gives this film a…
CinemaSerf · 8/10Any fan of slasher/ horror films should consider this required viewing. Marion(Janet Leigh) and her "secret" boyfriend Sam(John Gavin) want to be together. Sam, who is divorced and cash poor feels he cannot provide a happy life for the two of them. Desperate, Marion has an opport…
The fact that i literally watched half of this movie in an airport does not deduce from this movie's undeniable cheek, ascending it to almost charming. I've very little to say despite loving this film so much. Anthony Perkins supplies a riveting performance that must be the best…
Sharpdon57 · 10/10
From the trailer's comments
A six-minute trailer and yet no footage from the actual film...genius.
@jwnj9716 · 1172 likesI love how he's so detailed about the murder scenes, yet so vague and hesitant about the characters and their motivations... not only was Hitchcock the Master of Suspense, he also knew how to bait the audience with curiosity.
@archangel9363 · 1429 likesCan you imagine, steven speilberg walking around the set of jurassic park talking about the event that occurred.
@brandondias835 · 506 likesWell, Hitchcock really knows how to build suspense.
@exodia9817 · 764 likesFeels more like a documentary of actual real events than a trailer for a movie.
@martinvikbjrky8858 · 974 likesthey should bring back these kinds of trailers
@ChanceFleeting · 489 likes*describes horrible brutal murder than stops due to it being to horrible* Happy music
@FatrickAteman · 812 likesThe way how he says "The Bathroom...." It's funny out of context but the way he says it sends a chill down your spine. He is giving you an idea that something infamous happened there...
@daderowley4514 · 322 likes
