Victim
“A Scorching Drama of the Most Un-talked About Subject Of Our Time!”
A web of blackmail and murder attracts the attention of a barrister with a seemingly idyllic life, threatening to derail his career on the path of success.
Where to watch Victim in United States
Can I watch Victim in United States? Yes — you can stream Victim in United States on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and TCM, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Victim there. Availability last verified on August 20, 2026.
Where is Victim streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, TCM, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | BFI Player, Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Victim
Victim is a 1961 English-language drama, crime and thriller film directed by Basil Dearden. The cast is led by Dirk Bogarde, Sylvia Syms, Dennis Price. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, TCM.
Victim was produced by Allied Film Makers and J. Arthur Rank Organisation and made in United Kingdom. It was released on August 1, 1961, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Writers
- Janet Green, John McCormick, Dirk Bogarde
- Release date
- August 1, 1961
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Allied Film Makers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Victim cast & crew
Victim was directed by Basil Dearden and written by Janet Green, John McCormick, and Dirk Bogarde.
The cast features Dirk Bogarde as Melville Farr, Sylvia Syms as Laura Farr, Dennis Price as Calloway, Anthony Nicholls as Lord Charles Fullbrook, Peter Copley as Paul Mandrake, and Norman Bird as Harold Doe.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philip Green, cinematography is by Otto Heller, and it was produced by Michael Relph.
Is Victim worth watching?
Victim holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 163 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, crime, and thriller, Victim is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Victim
In United States, you can stream Victim on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, TCM, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Victim
Dirk Bogarde
Melville Farr
Sylvia Syms
Laura Farr
Dennis Price
Calloway
Anthony Nicholls
Lord Charles Fullbrook
Peter Copley
Paul Mandrake
Norman Bird
Harold Doe
Peter McEnery
Jack Barrett
Donald Churchill
Eddy Stone
Derren Nesbitt
Sandy
John Barrie
Inspector Harris
John Cairney
Bridie
Alan MacNaughtan
Scott Hankin
Victim — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Victim in United States?
Victim is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, TCM, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Victim on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Victim is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Victim in?
Victim is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Victim?
Victim runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is Victim rated?
Victim is rated NR. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 163 ratings.
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