# Psycho (1960) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/psycho-1960/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 87% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| Metascore | 81/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Director | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Genres | Horror, Thriller, Mystery |
| Runtime | 109 min |

## Quick answer

Psycho (1960) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #37 (8.5/10) — Psycho remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 81/100. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #37 (8.5/10) — Psycho remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother.

## Cast

Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin, Martin Balsam, John McIntire, Simon Oakland, Frank Albertson, Patricia Hitchcock, Vaughn Taylor

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Psycho worth watching?**
Psycho holds a 84% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #37 (8.5/10) — Psycho remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is Psycho about?**
When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother.

**Who directed Psycho?**
Psycho (1960) was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Psycho?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 87%, audience 89%, Metascore 81/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.5/10.

**Where can I watch Psycho?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Psycho page for current options.

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