Movie

Suddenly

“A cold-blooded thriller!”

★ 6.4(119)19541h 17m

Suddenly is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Cultpix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, FlixFling, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Suddenly

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Lewis Allen
Release date: 1954-09-17
Runtime: 1h 17m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Libra Productions Inc.

About Suddenly

Suddenly is a 1954 movie in the Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Lewis Allen, starring Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden and James Gleason. It has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 119 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Suddenly in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The tranquility of a small town is marred only by sheriff Tod Shaw's unsuccessful courtship of widow Ellen Benson, a pacifist who can't abide guns and those who use them. But violence descends on Ellen's household willy-nilly when the U.S. President passes through town... and slightly psycho hired assassin John Baron finds the Benson home ideal for an ambush.

Cast

Frank Sinatra

John Baron

Sterling Hayden

Sheriff Tod Shaw

James Gleason

Peter 'Pop' Benson

Nancy Gates

Ellen Benson

Kim Charney

Peter 'Pidge' Benson III

Willis Bouchey

Secret Service Detail Chief Dan Carney

Paul Frees

Benny Conklin

Christopher Dark

Bart Wheeler

James O'Hara

Jud Hobson

Kem Dibbs

Wilson

Charles Smith

Bebop

Paul Wexler

Slim Adams

Themes & keywords

assassinusa presidentfilm noirblack and whitetrainhome invasionsecret servicegrocery storeheld hostageassassination planelectriciantv repairman

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Suddenly in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Suddenly on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Cultpix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, FlixFling, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Suddenly on Netflix?+

Suddenly is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Cultpix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Suddenly?+

Suddenly has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

Who stars in Suddenly?+

Suddenly stars Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden, James Gleason, Nancy Gates and Kim Charney.

When did Suddenly come out?+

Suddenly is a 1954 movie directed by Lewis Allen.

What genre is Suddenly?+

Suddenly is Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed Suddenly?+

Suddenly was directed by Lewis Allen.