Movie

Vertigo

“Alfred Hitchcock engulfs you in a whirlpool of terror and tension!”

★ 8.1(6,356)19582h 8m

Vertigo is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

Where to watch Vertigo

🇮🇪 Ireland

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Good to know

Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Release date: 1958-05-09
Runtime: 2h 8m
Language: English
Box office: $7,808,900
Budget: $2,479,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Vertigo — trailer

About Vertigo

Vertigo is a 1958 movie in the Mystery, Romance and Thriller genres, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring James Stewart, Kim Novak and Barbara Bel Geddes. It has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.1/10 from 6,356 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Vertigo in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.

Cast

James Stewart

Det. John 'Scottie' Ferguson

Kim Novak

Madeleine Elster / Judy Barton

Barbara Bel Geddes

Marjorie 'Midge' Wood

Tom Helmore

Gavin Elster

Henry Jones

Coroner

Raymond Bailey

Scottie's Doctor

Ellen Corby

Manager of McKittrick Hotel

Konstantin Shayne

Pop Leibel

Lee Patrick

Car Owner Mistaken for Madeleine

Bess Flowers

Diner at Ernie's (uncredited)

Alfred Hitchcock

Man Walking Past Elster's Office (uncredited)

David Ahdar

Priest (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Vertigo in Ireland?+

In Ireland, Vertigo is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Vertigo on Netflix?+

Vertigo is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Vertigo?+

Vertigo has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

Who stars in Vertigo?+

Vertigo stars James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes, Tom Helmore and Henry Jones.

When did Vertigo come out?+

Vertigo is a 1958 movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

What genre is Vertigo?+

Vertigo is Mystery, Romance and Thriller film.

Who directed Vertigo?+

Vertigo was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.