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78/52

7.220171h 31mMovieDocumentary

The most famous murder scene in movie history comprises 78 camera settings and 52 cuts: the shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. 78/52 tells the story of the man behind the curtain and his greatest obsession.

DirectorAlexandre O. Philippe
WriterAlexandre O. Philippe
ProducersKerry Deignan Roy·Joey Porcelli

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Cast · Directed by Alexandre O. Philippe

Emilie Germain
Emilie Germain
Marion Crane
Osgood Perkins
Osgood Perkins
Self
Peter Bogdanovich
Peter Bogdanovich
Self
Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro
Self
Eli Roth
Eli Roth
Self
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis
Self
Aaron Moorhead
Aaron Moorhead
Self
Elijah Wood
Elijah Wood
Self
Bret Easton Ellis
Bret Easton Ellis
Self
Alan Barnette
Alan Barnette
Self
Amy E. Duddleston
Amy E. Duddleston
Self
Bill Krohn
Bill Krohn
Self

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78/52 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 78/52?

78/52 is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is 78/52 on Netflix?

No, 78/52 is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel.

Is 78/52 on Amazon Prime Video?

78/52 isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch 78/52 for free?

78/52 is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Pluto TV in United States.