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The 39 Steps

7.319351h 26mUMovieMysteryThriller

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.

DirectorAlfred Hitchcock
ProducerMichael Balcon

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Cast · Directed by Alfred Hitchcock

RDRobert Donat
Robert Donat
Richard Hannay
MCMadeleine Carroll
Madeleine Carroll
Pamela
LMLucie Mannheim
Lucie Mannheim
Annabella Smith
GTGodfrey Tearle
Godfrey Tearle
Professor Jordan
PAPeggy Ashcroft
Peggy Ashcroft
The Crofter's Wife Margaret
JLJohn Laurie
John Laurie
John the Crofter
HHHelen Haye
Helen Haye
Louisa Jordan
FCFrank Cellier
Frank Cellier
Sheriff Watson
WWWylie Watson
Wylie Watson
Mr. Memory
GMGus McNaughton
Gus McNaughton
Salesman on the Flying Scotsman
JVJerry Verno
Jerry Verno
Salesman on the Flying Scotsman
PSPeggy Simpson
Peggy Simpson
The Jordans' Maid

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The 39 Steps — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The 39 Steps?

The 39 Steps is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory and Artiflix in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The 39 Steps on Netflix?

No, The 39 Steps is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory.

Is The 39 Steps on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The 39 Steps is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of November 2026.

Where can I watch The 39 Steps for free?

The 39 Steps is available to stream free (with ads) on JustWatch TV Free and BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.