Where to watch The Desperate Hours(1955)
In the United States, The Desperate Hours is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, and MGM Plus. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Desperate Hours
Availability in United States
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Buy
- Amazon Video
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- Google Play
- YouTube
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Data updated on October 9, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Desperate Hours plot summary
A reign of violence sweeps the screen.
Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.
Details
- Release date
- October 5, 1955
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Genres
- Crime, Thriller
- Directed by
- William Wyler
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 · 190 votes
The Desperate Hours trailer
Cast
Humphrey BogartGlenn Griffin
Fredric MarchDaniel C. Hilliard
Arthur KennedyDeputy Sheriff Jesse Bard
Martha ScottEleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard
Dewey MartinHal Griffin
Gig YoungChuck Wright
Mary MurphyCynthia 'Cindy' Hilliard
Richard EyerRalph Hilliard
Robert MiddletonSam Kobish
Bert FreedTom Winston
FAQ
Where can I watch The Desperate Hours?
In the United States, The Desperate Hours is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, and MGM Plus. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Desperate Hours?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Desperate Hours?
The Desperate Hours runs 1h 52m (112 minutes).
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