If you’re looking for a thrilling film to watch this winter, look no further than this “masterpiece”. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, the spy film stars Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and James Mason.

North by Northwest tells the story of a New York City advertising executive who goes on the run after being mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies, and falls for a woman whose loyalties he begins to doubt. The film has topped ScreenRant’s list of the best spy movies of all time, calling it “Alfred Hitchcock’s spy movie masterpiece.”

One person who watched the film on IMDB wrote: “This is Hitchcock’s best film, quite an accomplishment, considering how many great films he created. And after half a century, North By Northwest holds up beautifully.

“This film has it all: suspense, glamour, humor, and images that capture the imagination and remain etched in memory.

“The legendary crop-dusting sequence alone is a master class in the art of pure cinema. Like the rest of the film, it’s brilliantly conceived and brilliantly executed.

“All the elements come together to produce the finest form of entertainment. Bernard Herrmann’s frantic fandango captures the complexity and pace of the action.

“Ernest Lehman’s script is full of sophisticated dialogue. Performances are spot on.

The film was released in 1959 and it has become one of the greatest films in cinema history.

Hitchcock’s film has influenced vast amounts of spy films and television shows which have followed.

At the time, the film used groundbreaking cinematography and special effects. Today, many films have used and adapted these techniques.

If you’re looking to watch the film, it’s available on Amazon Prime.