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Panic in the Streets

“THE SCREEN'S GREATEST EXCITEMENT OF THE YEAR!”

★ 6.9(166)19501h 36m

Panic in the Streets 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 15 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Elia Kazan
Release date: 1950-07-27
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

Panic in the Streets — trailer

About Panic in the Streets

Panic in the Streets is a 1950 movie in the Thriller and Crime genres, directed by Elia Kazan, starring Richard Widmark, Paul Douglas and Barbara Bel Geddes. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 166 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Panic in the Streets in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A medical examiner discovers that an innocent shooting victim in a robbery died of bubonic plague. With only 48 hours to find the killer, who is now a ticking time bomb threatening the entire city, a grisly manhunt through the seamy underworld of the New Orleans Waterfront is underway.

Cast

Richard Widmark

Lt. Cmdr. Clinton 'Clint' Reed M.D.

Paul Douglas

Capt. Tom Warren

Barbara Bel Geddes

Nancy Reed

Jack Palance

Blackie

Zero Mostel

Raymond Fitch

Dan Riss

Neff - Newspaper Reporter

Tommy Cook

Vince Poldi - Younger Brother

Wilson Bourg Jr.

Charlie - Sailor (uncredited)

Beverly C. Brown

Dr. Mackey - Board of Health (uncredited)

Lewis Charles

Kochak - Murder Victim (uncredited)

Herman Cottman

Officer Scott - Police Lab (uncredited)

John David

Fruit Salesman (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

race against timenew orleans, louisianaoutbreakfilm noirblack and whitepublic healthplaguetense

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Panic in the Streets in Canada?+

In Canada, Panic in the Streets 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 Panic in the Streets on Netflix?+

Panic in the Streets is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Panic in the Streets?+

Panic in the Streets has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in Panic in the Streets?+

Panic in the Streets stars Richard Widmark, Paul Douglas, Barbara Bel Geddes, Jack Palance and Zero Mostel.

When did Panic in the Streets come out?+

Panic in the Streets is a 1950 movie directed by Elia Kazan.

What genre is Panic in the Streets?+

Panic in the Streets is Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed Panic in the Streets?+

Panic in the Streets was directed by Elia Kazan.