Alfred Hitchcock Movies Just Left Netflix—But Now You Can Stream Them Free on YouTube
Alfred Hitchcock fans, listen up! If you were bummed to see a bunch of classic Hitchcock movies disappear from Netflix at the start of August, there’s good news: most of them are now available to watch for free on YouTube. So, while Netflix’s celebration of the “Master of Suspense” was short-lived, you still have plenty of ways to enjoy his legendary thrillers—just with a few ads along the way.
- Netflix recently removed six major Hitchcock films.
- Most of these movies are now free to stream on YouTube (with ads).
- One film, Frenzy, is no longer available for streaming.
- There’s a recommendation for a lesser-known Hitchcock gem, Rope.
Hitchcock’s Netflix Collection—Here and Gone
Back in April, Netflix made a big announcement about landing the streaming rights to several Hitchcock films, even celebrating with screenings at the Paris Theater in New York (source). But as of August 1, these six iconic thrillers vanished from the service:
- Psycho (1960)
- Rear Window (1954)
- The Birds (1963)
- The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
- Vertigo (1958)
- Family Plot (1976)
- Frenzy (1972)
Where to Watch Hitchcock’s Classics Now
Here’s the twist: most of these movies have popped up on YouTube, free to watch (with ads every eight minutes or so). Here are the Hitchcock films currently available for free streaming:
- Rope (1948)
- The Trouble With Harry (1955)
- The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
- Vertigo (1958)
- Psycho (1960)
- The Birds (1963)
- Torn Curtain (1966)
- Topaz (1969)
- Family Plot (1976)
If you want to jump right in, you can start watching The Birds here:
What’s Missing?
While this is great news for Hitchcock fans, there’s one exception: Frenzy is no longer streaming anywhere. If you want to watch it, you’ll need to rent it from your favorite video-on-demand service.
Try Something New: Rope
As a little bonus, if you’ve already seen the big hits like Psycho and Vertigo, consider checking out Rope. Released in 1948, it’s about two young men who commit what they believe is the “perfect murder” and then throw a party in the same apartment to prove they can get away with it. The film unfolds in real time, and Hitchcock uses some clever tricks to make it look like a single, continuous shot. It’s a subtle, intriguing movie that’s often overlooked, but definitely worth your time.
So, even though Hitchcock’s classics have left Netflix, you can still get your suspense fix for free online. That’s a win for movie lovers everywhere!
