Plot
1935 film by Alfred Hitchcock
✍️ CinePearl Editorial
Why Watch This
The 39 Steps (1935) is a English-language drama film from United Kingdom, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It is written by John Buchan. The cast features Madeleine Carroll, Peggy Ashcroft, Jerry Verno, Godfrey Tearle and Frederick Piper, alongside Helen Haye, Charles Bennett and John Laurie and 2 more. It runs 86 minutes.
Best For
Drama lovers, English cinema lovers, Alfred Hitchcock followers, Madeleine Carroll fans, Peggy Ashcroft fans, 1930s cinema buffs, Quick weeknight watchers
The CinePearl Take
The 39 Steps is a classic-era English film in the drama mould — expect grounded performances and personal stakes. Alfred Hitchcock directs and the script comes from John Buchan. With 10 credited cast members, it has a wide, ensemble feel. Made in United Kingdom, it is a natural pick for anyone exploring English-language films. Released in 1935, it has had time to build an audience and word of mouth. At 86 minutes, it keeps a brisk pace.
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Cast
- Madeleine Carroll, Peggy Ashcroft, Jerry Verno, Godfrey Tearle, Frederick Piper, Helen Haye, Charles Bennett, John Laurie, Robert Donat, Lucie Mannheim
- Writer
- John Buchan
Data sourced from Wikidata (CC0 public domain). Editorial content generated by Groq AI for informational purposes.
🔍 Looking for more?
🎬 Movies Like The 39 Steps →Info
- Released
- 01 Jan 1935
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- IMDb
- tt0026029 ↗
🎬 Movies Like The 39 Steps
See all →AI-curated picks based on story, tone and theme — showing Any first.
France · Same genre: drama film
India · Same genre: drama film
Canada · Also English
United States · Same genre: drama film · Also English
United Kingdom · Same genre: drama film · Also English
United States · Same genre: drama film · Also English
Same genre: drama film
Spain · Same genre: drama film
Morocco · Same genre: drama film
Spain · Same genre: drama film