Notorious (1946)

Synopsis

In order to help bring Nazis to justice, U.S. government agent T.R. Devlin recruits Alicia Huberman, the American daughter of a convicted German war criminal, as a spy. As they begin to fall for one another, Alicia is instructed to win the affections of Alexander Sebastian, a Nazi hiding out in Brazil. When Sebastian becomes serious about his relationship with Alicia, the stakes get higher, and Devlin must watch her slip further undercover.

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Cast

• Cary Grant as Devlin
• Ingrid Bergman as Alicia Huberman
• Claude Rains as Alexander Sebastian
• Louis Calhern as Paul Prescott
• Leopoldine Konstantin as Madame Sebastian
• Reinhold Schünzel as Dr. Anderson
• Moroni Olsen as Walter Beardsley
• Ivan Triesault as Eric Mathis
• Alex Minotis as Joseph
• Wally Brown as Mr. Hopkins

If you liked Notorious, try

• The Bourne Identity
• The Departed
• Mission: Impossible III
• Death on the Nile
• Inferno
• Vertigo
• The Tourist
• Dog Day Afternoon

BingeNext's take

If you’re in the mood for a classic film that mixes romance with a gripping mystery and thriller vibe, Notorious is a great pick. Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman have this incredible chemistry that makes the spy story feel personal and tense. The plot follows Alicia, the daughter of a convicted war criminal, who’s recruited to infiltrate a Nazi ring in Brazil, and as she gets deeper into her dangerous mission, the emotional stakes rise. Watching it feels like stepping into a stylish, suspenseful world where every glance and conversation matters. It’s perfect for fans of old-school thrillers who appreciate a story that’s both romantic and full of intrigue. At just over 100 minutes, it’s a satisfying watch that keeps you hooked without dragging. If you like movies with clever twists and a bit of classic Hollywood charm, this one’s worth your time.