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Suspicion (1941): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Suspicion is a 1941 mystery thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine. It is partly based on Before the Fact by Francis Iles. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $19 worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Actress. Critics gave it 83 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$19
Oscar won
1
Metascore
83
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Suspicion (1941) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Genres
Mystery , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Suspicion About?

The premise of Suspicion without spoilers, adapted from Before the Fact by Francis Iles.

Johnnie Aysgarth appears charming and respectable, but his wife, Lina McLaidlaw, uncovers a shocking truth: he's a calculating con artist motivated by greed. Their marriage is threatened as Lina grapples with her own misjudgment and the unsettling reality of the man she thought she knew. She must now confront the darkness hidden behind his polished facade and the consequences of his deceptions.

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Cast & crew

Suspicion Cast

Cary Grant leads the cast, with Joan Fontaine. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

From the director

More from Alfred Hitchcock

More films directed by Alfred Hitchcock, best-rated first: Rear Window, Vertigo, North by Northwest and The Lady Vanishes.

Full filmography
Ratings

Suspicion Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Suspicion 83 on Metacritic.

Box office

Suspicion Box Office

Suspicion grossed $19 worldwide.

1941 box office

Worldwide gross

$19

Awards

Suspicion Awards & Nominations

Suspicion won 1 Oscar, including Actress.

1 win3 nominations1 ceremony

  • Academy Awards (Oscars) logo
    Oscars 1942 1 win · 3 nominations
    • Won Actress – Joan Fontaine
    • Nominated Music (Music Score of a Dramatic Picture)
    • Nominated Outstanding Motion Picture
Videos

Suspicion Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 clips.

Suspicion - Trailer
  • Trailer Suspicion - Original Theatrical Trailer
  • Clip Suspicion 1941 Milk scene Cary Grant Joan Fontaine
  • Clip Hair Scene - Suspicion (1941)
Cars

Cars in Suspicion

4 cars on screen, including the 1939 Austin Eight Tourer and the Rolls-Royce Phantom II.

  • 1939 Austin Eight Tourer in Suspicion 1939 Austin Eight Tourer Minor role
  • Rolls-Royce Phantom II in Suspicion Rolls-Royce Phantom II Minor role
  • 1939 Buick Roadmaster in Suspicion 1939 Buick Roadmaster Background role
  • Citroën U23 in Suspicion Citroën U23 Background role
Details

Suspicion Also Known As

31 alternative titles, including “Vermoedens” and “Mistanken”.

Also known as
  • Vermoedens
  • Mistanken
  • Farliga lögner
  • Ypopsies
  • Υποψίες
  • Hashud
  • Argwaan
  • Suspiciune
  • Sum
  • Podozrenie
  • Before the Fact
  • Verdacht
+19 more
  • Il sospetto
  • Soupçons
  • Sospecha
  • Подозрение
  • Illdåd planeras?
  • Suspeita
  • 深闺疑云
  • Podezření
  • חשד
  • Suspiciunea
  • Gyanakvó szerelem
  • Podejrzenie
  • 서스피션
  • Підозра
  • La sospecha
  • 断崖
  • Sumnja
  • Vaarallisia valheita
  • Sospita

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FAQ

Suspicion FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Suspicion, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Suspicion?

Suspicion runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Suspicion released?

Suspicion was released on November 14, 1941.

Who directed Suspicion?

Suspicion was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

More films by Alfred Hitchcock

Who is in the cast of Suspicion?

Suspicion stars Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine.

How much did Suspicion make at the box office?

Suspicion grossed $19 worldwide.

How is Suspicion rated?

Suspicion has 83 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.

Is Suspicion based on a book?

Yes. Suspicion is partly adapted from Before the Fact by Francis Iles.

What awards did Suspicion win?

Suspicion won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Actress at the Oscars 1942.

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