9 Classic Movies to Watch on Prime Video This November 2025: Including It’s a Wonderful Life and More

Have you ever suspected that one of your neighbors could be a murderer? I certainly have, and so did Alfred Hitchcock, who masterfully created this iconic thriller about a voyeur who suspects someone close to him of being a killer.

James Stewart portrays L.B. Jeffries, a professional photographer confined to a wheelchair due to an injury sustained at a racetrack. While alone in his cozy Greenwich Village apartment, he uses his camera to observe his neighbors, including the alluring Miss Torso (Georgine Darcy) and jewelry salesman Lars Thorwald (Raymond Burr). When Thorwald’s wife goes missing on a rainy night, L.B. becomes convinced that Lars has murdered her. To investigate further, he recruits his nurse Stella (Thelma Ritter) and his model girlfriend Lisa (Grace Kelly). Is L.B. onto something, or has his cabin fever led him to imagine a crime that never took place?

Rear Window is widely regarded as one of the finest films ever made, and who are we to dispute that claim? With its precise direction, clever script, and outstanding performances, the film is nearly flawless. It’s a timeless classic that never feels dated. Just as thrilling today as it was back in 1954, it’s so captivating that it might even inspire you to grab your binoculars and check in on your neighbors.