Psycho (1960): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Psycho is a 1960 mystery thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Janet Leigh and Anthony Perkins. It is based on Psycho by Robert Bloch. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $32.3 million worldwide on a $806,947 budget. It won 1 award from 6 nominations, among them 4 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 97 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $806.9K
- Based on
- Psycho by Robert Bloch
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Psycho About?
The premise of Psycho without spoilers, adapted from Psycho by Robert Bloch. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young secretary fleeing from her employer seeks refuge at a remote motel run by a peculiar man. As she delves deeper into the motel's mysteries, she uncovers disturbing secrets and becomes caught in a complex relationship with the enigmatic owner and his controlling mother, leading to a shocking and unforgettable encounter.
Psycho Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- motel
- shower
- surprise ending
- serial killer
- psychological horror
- dissociative identity disorder
- voyeurism
- corpse
- based on novel
- bathroom
- secretary
- phoenix arizona
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- murder of a nude woman
- mental illness
- famous twist
- private detective
- blood
- stolen money
- domineering mother
- famous score
- murder
- split personality
- mother son relationship
- plot twist
- suspense
- macguffin
- butcher knife
- psychotic
- blockbuster
- female in a shower
- theft
- cross dressing
- peeping tom
- motel clerk
- missing person
- falling down stairs
- taxidermy
- swamp
- psychiatrist
- skull
- sleeping in a car
- bird
- scream
- alimony
- envelope
- fruit cellar
- rural setting
- oedipal complex
- sheriff
- recluse
Psycho Cast
Janet Leigh leads the cast, with Anthony Perkins. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
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Director Alfred Hitchcock
More from Alfred Hitchcock
More films directed by Alfred Hitchcock, best-rated first: Rear Window, Vertigo, North by Northwest and The Lady Vanishes.
Psycho Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Psycho 97 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.5/10.
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IMDb 8.5 /10
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Metacritic 97 Metascore
User score 8.9
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TMDB 84% User score
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Psycho Plot Summary
What happens in Psycho from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a quaint Phoenix hotel room on a Friday afternoon, Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) and her illicit lover Sam Loomis (John Gavin) find themselves in yet another heated argument regarding their uncertain future. While Marion desires to marry Sam, financial burdens rooted in his father’s debts alongside his alimony obligations hinder his ability to provide the life she dreams of. This recurring discord leads to their parting once more, shrouded in ambiguity.
Full summary
The whole story of Psycho, scene by scene
Psycho Box Office & Budget
Psycho grossed $32.3 million worldwide on a $806,947 budget, 40 times what it cost. $32.2 million came from the US and Canada and $55,750 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$32.3M
40× its budget
- US & Canada
- $32.2M
- International
- $55.8K
- Budget
- $806.9K
Psycho Awards & Nominations
Psycho won 1 award from 6 nominations, among them 4 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 1961, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win6 nominations3 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1961 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) – Janet Leigh
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Oscars 1961 4 nominations- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Janet Leigh
- Nominated Art Direction (Black-and-White)
- Nominated Cinematography (Black-and-White)
- Nominated Directing – Alfred Hitchcock
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DGA Awards 1961 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Alfred Hitchcock
Psycho Trailers & Videos
16 videos: 4 trailers, 1 teaser, 4 clips, 6 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Original Theatrical Trailer
- Trailer PSYCHO Original Theatrical Trailer - Alfred Hitchcock Movie [1960]
- Trailer Official Reissue Trailer
- Teaser Fathom Events Trailer
How Well Do You Know Psycho?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What amount of money does Marion Crane steal?
Cars in Psycho
40 cars on screen, including the 1955 Dodge C-3 and the 1957 Ford Custom 300.
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1956 Ford Mainline Important role
Psycho Also Known As
36 alternative titles, including “Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho” and “Психоз”.
- Also known as
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- Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho
- Психоз
- Психо
- 사이코
- Ψυχώ
- 精神病患者
- Խելագառ
- Փսիխի
- 觸目驚心
- 驚魂記
- Psicosis
- Psicosis de Alfred Hitchcock
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- Psixo
- Psychose
- Psicose
- Psiho
- Psühho
- Psyko
- साइको
- روانی
- פסיכו
- Psyco
- サイコ
- Psichopatas
- Psychoza
- Psico
- Pshihoză
- 싸이코
- Psicosi
- Sapık
- Wimpy
- Tâm Thần Hoảng Loạn
- المختل, ფსიქო
- ไซโค
- 惊魂记
- Psihoza
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Psycho, The Psycho Lover and Psycho II.
Psycho FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Psycho, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Psycho?
Psycho runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Psycho released?
Psycho was released on September 8, 1960.
Who directed Psycho?
Psycho was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
More films by Alfred Hitchcock Who is in the cast of Psycho?
Psycho stars Janet Leigh and Anthony Perkins.
How much did Psycho make at the box office?
Psycho grossed $32.3 million worldwide ($32.2 million domestic, $55,750 international) on a budget of $806,947.
How is Psycho rated?
Psycho has 8.5/10 on IMDb, 97 on Metacritic and 84% on TMDB.
Is Psycho based on a book?
Yes. Psycho is adapted from Psycho by Robert Bloch.
What awards did Psycho win?
Psycho won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress) at the Golden Globes 1961.
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