Movie

Houdini

“His feats of magic were GREAT! The magic of their love was GREATER!”

★ 6.6(76)19531h 46m

Houdini is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

Where to watch Houdini

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Good to know

Director: George Marshall
Release date: 1953-07-02
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Houdini — trailer

About Houdini

Houdini is a 1953 movie in the Drama, Romance and History genres, directed by George Marshall, starring Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh and Torin Thatcher. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 76 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Houdini in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

By the early 1900s, the extraordinary Houdini earned an international reputation for his theatrical tricks and daring feats of extrication from shackles, ropes, handcuffs and... Scotland Yard's jails.

Cast

Tony Curtis

Harry Houdini

Janet Leigh

Bess Houdini

Torin Thatcher

Otto

Angela Clarke

Harry's Mother

Stefan Schnabel

German Prosecuting Attorney

Ian Wolfe

Malue

Sig Ruman

Schultz

Michael Pate

Dooley

Connie Gilchrist

Mrs. Shultz

Malcolm Lee Beggs

British Jail Warden

Frank Orth

Mr. Hunter

Barry Bernard

Insp. Marlick

Themes & keywords

drowningescapemagicmagic showtricksbiographyhoudini

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Houdini in Canada?+

In Canada, Houdini is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Houdini on Netflix?+

Houdini is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Houdini?+

Houdini has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in Houdini?+

Houdini stars Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, Torin Thatcher, Angela Clarke and Stefan Schnabel.

When did Houdini come out?+

Houdini is a 1953 movie directed by George Marshall.

What genre is Houdini?+

Houdini is Drama, Romance and History film.

Who directed Houdini?+

Houdini was directed by George Marshall.