The Desperate Hours
“A reign of violence sweeps the screen.”
Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.
Where to watch The Desperate Hours in United States
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Where is The Desperate Hours streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Sooner, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte, Claro tv+ | — |
About The Desperate Hours
The Desperate Hours is a 1955 English-language crime and thriller film directed by William Wyler. The cast is led by Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy. It has a runtime of 1h 52m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
The Desperate Hours was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 5, 1955. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.
- Director
- William Wyler
- Writers
- Joseph Hayes
- Release date
- October 5, 1955
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $3 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
The Desperate Hours cast & crew
The Desperate Hours was directed by William Wyler and written by Joseph Hayes.
The cast features Humphrey Bogart as Glenn Griffin, Fredric March as Daniel C. Hilliard, Arthur Kennedy as Deputy Sheriff Jesse Bard, Martha Scott as Eleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard, Dewey Martin as Hal Griffin, and Gig Young as Chuck Wright.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gail Kubik, cinematography is by Lee Garmes, and it was produced by William Wyler.
Is The Desperate Hours worth watching?
The Desperate Hours holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 182 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime and thriller, The Desperate Hours is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Desperate Hours
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Cast of The Desperate Hours
Humphrey Bogart
Glenn Griffin
Fredric March
Daniel C. Hilliard
Arthur Kennedy
Deputy Sheriff Jesse Bard
Martha Scott
Eleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard
Dewey Martin
Hal Griffin
Gig Young
Chuck Wright
Mary Murphy
Cynthia 'Cindy' Hilliard
Richard Eyer
Ralph Hilliard
Robert Middleton
Sam Kobish
Bert Freed
Tom Winston
Ray Collins
Sheriff Masters
Whit Bissell
FBI Agent Carson
The Desperate Hours — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Desperate Hours in United States?
The Desperate Hours is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Desperate Hours on Hoopla?
Yes — The Desperate Hours is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is The Desperate Hours in?
The Desperate Hours is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Desperate Hours?
The Desperate Hours runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
▸What is The Desperate Hours rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 182 ratings.
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