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Psycho watch order

Hitchcock's original, two sequels that follow Norman after his release, a fourth film that ignores both, and a shot-for-shot remake.

5films
1960–1998released
Samein both orders
3separate continuities
0 of 5 watched

The original and its first two sequels 3 films

  1. 1

    Psycho 1960

    Set 1960

    Not on a subscription service in the UK, but you can rent or buy it

    Stream onNetflixPeacock

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  2. 2

    Psycho II 1983

    Set 1982

    Stream onYouTube (free)

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  3. 3

    Psycho III 1986

    Set 1983

    Not on a subscription service in the UK, but you can rent or buy it

    Stream onNetflixAMC+

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Psycho IV: The Beginning 1 film

Follows the 1960 film and ignores II and III.

  1. 1

    Psycho IV: The Beginning 1990

    Set 1990, with flashbacks to the 1940s–50s

    Not on a subscription service in the UK right now

    Stream onAMC+

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The 1998 remake 1 film

  1. 1

    Psycho 1998

    Set 1998

    Stream onPrime Video

    Not on a subscription service in the US, but you can rent or buy it

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The original and its first two sequels 3 films

  1. 1

    Psycho 1960

    Set 1960

    Not on a subscription service in the UK, but you can rent or buy it

    Stream onNetflixPeacock

    Where to watch Buy
  2. 2

    Psycho II 1983

    Set 1982

    Stream onYouTube (free)

    Stream onNetflixIndieFlix ShortsPlex

    Where to watch Buy
  3. 3

    Psycho III 1986

    Set 1983

    Not on a subscription service in the UK, but you can rent or buy it

    Stream onNetflixAMC+

    Where to watch Buy

Psycho IV: The Beginning 1 film

Follows the 1960 film and ignores II and III.

  1. 1

    Psycho IV: The Beginning 1990

    Set 1990, with flashbacks to the 1940s–50s

    Not on a subscription service in the UK right now

    Stream onAMC+

    Where to watch Buy

The 1998 remake 1 film

  1. 1

    Psycho 1998

    Set 1998

    Stream onPrime Video

    Not on a subscription service in the US, but you can rent or buy it

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Worth knowing. Psycho IV was made for television and ignores parts II and III, following on from the 1960 film instead. The 1998 remake copies the original almost shot for shot. The TV series Bates Motel is a separate reimagining.

Where to stream it

3 films aren't on any subscription service in the UK. Use "Where to watch" to rent or buy them.

  • Netflix3 of 5 films
  • AMC+2 of 5 films
  • Peacock1 of 5 filmsGo to Peacock
  • IndieFlix Shorts1 of 5 films

1 film isn't on any subscription service in the US. Use "Where to watch" to rent or buy it.

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