A wheelchair-bound photographer named Jeff (James Stewart), finds himself housebound and out of bored curiosity, begins spying on his neighbours from his own apartment window, before quickly becoming convinced that one of them has murdered his own wife. Jeff enlists assistance from his girlfriend Lisa (Grace Kelly), and nursing assistant to investigate, while hopefully uncovering the truth. A timeless and captivating classic that despite the straightforward storyline, rarely includes a dull moment.