Where to Watch
Checking availability in your country…
Cast
James Stewart
as Paul "Pauly" Biegler
Lee Remick
as Laura Manion
Ben Gazzara
as Lieutenant Frederick "Manny" Manion
Arthur O'Connell
as Parnell Emmett "Parn" McCarthy
Eve Arden
as Maida Rutledge
Kathryn Grant
as Mary Pilant
George C. Scott
as AAG Claude Dancer
Orson Bean
as Dr. Matthew Smith
Russ Brown
as Deputy Sheriff George Lemon
Murray Hamilton
as Alphonse "Al" Paquette
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1959
Runtime2h 41m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama, Mystery
Votes1,193
DirectorOtto Preminger
WritersWendell Mayes
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAnatomy of a Murder
About Anatomy of a Murder
Semi-retired Michigan lawyer Paul Biegler takes the case of Army Lt. Manion, who murdered a local innkeeper after his wife claimed that he raped her. Over the course of an extensive trial, Biegler parries with District Attorney Lodwick and out-of-town prosecutor Claude Dancer to set his client free, but his case rests on the victim's mysterious business partner, who's hiding a dark secret.
Directed by Otto Preminger, Anatomy of a Murder leans on a strong ensemble — James Stewart, Lee Remick, Ben Gazzara — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1959.
Read More on the Blog
You Might Also Like
More like Anatomy of a Murder, picked from what people are watching
6.8Presumed Innocent
1990 6.8
Rusty Sabich is a deputy prosecutor engaged in an obsessive affair with a coworker who is murdered. Soon after, he's accused of the crime. And his fight to clear his name becomes a whirlpool of lies and hidden passions.
Presumed Innocent
1990
6.3Just Cause
1995 6.3
A Harvard professor is lured back into the courtroom after twenty-five years to take the case of a young black man condemned to death for the horrific murder of a child.
Just Cause
1995
7.7Primal Fear
1996 7.7
Defense attorney Martin Vail takes on jobs for money and prestige rather than any sense of the greater good. His latest case involves an altar boy, accused of brutally murdering the archbishop of Chicago. Vail finds himself up against his ex-pupil and ex-lover, but as the case progresses and the Church's dark secrets are revealed, Vail finds that what appeared a simple case takes on a darker, more dangerous aspect.
Primal Fear
1996
6.4Monster
2021 6.4
The story of Steve Harmon, a 17-year-old honor student whose world comes crashing down around him when he is charged with felony murder.
Monster
2021
6.3A Walk Among the Tombstones
2014 6.3
Private investigator Matthew Scudder is hired by a drug kingpin to find out who kidnapped and murdered his wife.
A Walk Among the Tombstones
2014
5.8Deep Water
2022 5.8
A well-to-do husband who allows his wife to have affairs in order to avoid a divorce becomes a prime suspect in the disappearance of her lovers.
Deep Water
2022
User Reviews
7.8
Community rating
Loading reviews…
From the Blog
All Posts
News
Michael OTT Release Date: The Michael Jackson Biopic Streams August 29
The Michael Jackson biopic arrives on JioHotstar on August 29, 2026. Here is where to watch it, what you need, and why it is one of the year’s biggest music films.
News
Jana Nayagan OTT Release Date: When Vijay’s Film Streams on ZEE5
Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is headed to ZEE5 for its digital premiere. Here is the latest on its OTT release date and where to watch, updated as news is confirmed.
News
Cocktail 2 OTT Release: Now Streaming on Netflix
The wait is over. Cocktail 2 premiered on Netflix on August 14, 2026. Here is how to watch it tonight, which languages it streams in, and what you need.