Don't Bother to Knock
“… a wicked sensation as the lonely girl in room 809!”
An airline pilot pursues a live-in babysitter at his hotel and gradually realizes she is not as stable as perhaps she should be.
Where to watch Don't Bother to Knock in United States
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, TCM | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Don't Bother to Knock
Don't Bother to Knock is a 1952 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Roy Ward Baker. The cast is led by Richard Widmark, Marilyn Monroe, Anne Bancroft. It has a runtime of 1h 16m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, TCM.
Don't Bother to Knock was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on July 18, 1952.
- Director
- Roy Ward Baker
- Writers
- Daniel Taradash
- Release date
- July 18, 1952
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
Don't Bother to Knock cast & crew
Don't Bother to Knock was directed by Roy Ward Baker and written by Daniel Taradash.
The cast features Richard Widmark as Jed Towers, Marilyn Monroe as Nell Forbes, Anne Bancroft as Lyn Lesley, Donna Corcoran as Bunny Jones, Jeanne Cagney as Rochelle, and Lurene Tuttle as Ruth Jones.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Lionel Newman, cinematography is by Lucien Ballard, and it was produced by Julian Blaustein.
Is Don't Bother to Knock worth watching?
Don't Bother to Knock holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 168 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 16m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Don't Bother to Knock is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Don't Bother to Knock
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Cast of Don't Bother to Knock
Richard Widmark
Jed Towers
Marilyn Monroe
Nell Forbes
Anne Bancroft
Lyn Lesley
Donna Corcoran
Bunny Jones
Jeanne Cagney
Rochelle
Lurene Tuttle
Ruth Jones
Elisha Cook Jr.
Eddie Forbes
Jim Backus
Peter Jones
Verna Felton
Mrs. Ballew
Willis Bouchey
Joe the Bartender
Don Beddoe
Mr. Ballew
Harry Bartell
Bellboy (uncredited)
Don't Bother to Knock — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Don't Bother to Knock in United States?
Don't Bother to Knock is streaming on YouTube TV, TCM in United States.
▸Is Don't Bother to Knock on YouTube TV?
Yes — Don't Bother to Knock is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Don't Bother to Knock in?
Don't Bother to Knock is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Don't Bother to Knock?
Don't Bother to Knock runs 1 hours 16 minutes (76 minutes).
▸What is Don't Bother to Knock rated?
It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 168 ratings.
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