The 39 Steps

1h 26m · 1935 · Directed by Alfred Hitchcock · 3.8 / 5 on Letterboxd

The 39 Steps (1935) runs 1h 26m, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

Richard Hanney has a rude awakening when a glamorous female spy falls into his bed - with a knife in her back. Having a bit of trouble explaining it all to Scotland Yard, he heads for the hills of Scotland to try to clear his name by locating the spy ring known as The 39 Steps.

Genres: Mystery, Thriller

Where to watch: Prime Video, HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)