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Summary A hapless New York advertising executive is mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies, and is pursued across the country while he looks for a way to survive.

Directed By: Alfred Hitchcock

Written By: Ernest Lehman

North by Northwest
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 16 Critic Reviews
98
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 232 User Ratings
8.1
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Summary A hapless New York advertising executive is mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies, and is pursued across the country while he looks for a way to survive.

Directed By: Alfred Hitchcock

Written By: Ernest Lehman

Where to Watch

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 16 Critic Reviews
98
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 16 Critic Reviews
98
100% Positive
16 Reviews
0% Mixed
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Universal Acclaim Based on 232 User Ratings
8.1
88% Positive
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8% Mixed
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4% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 232 User Ratings
8.1
88% Positive
204 Ratings
8% Mixed
18 Ratings
4% Negative
10 Ratings

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Production Company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Release Date Aug 6, 1959
Duration 2 h 16 m
Rating Approved
Tagline Alfred Hitchcock takes you.... North by Northwest!
Academy Awards, USA
3 Nominations
Online Film & Television Association
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
San Sebastián International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination