Movie

The Desperate Hours

“A reign of violence sweeps the screen.”

★ 7.0(182)19551h 52m

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Good to know

Director: William Wyler
Release date: 1955-10-05
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: English
Box office: $2,500,000
Budget: $2,300,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

The Desperate Hours — trailer

About The Desperate Hours

The Desperate Hours is a 1955 movie in the Crime and Thriller genres, directed by William Wyler, starring Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March and Arthur Kennedy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 182 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Desperate Hours in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.

Cast

Humphrey Bogart

Glenn Griffin

Fredric March

Daniel C. Hilliard

Arthur Kennedy

Deputy Sheriff Jesse Bard

Martha Scott

Eleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard

Dewey Martin

Hal Griffin

Gig Young

Chuck Wright

Mary Murphy

Cynthia 'Cindy' Hilliard

Richard Eyer

Ralph Hilliard

Robert Middleton

Sam Kobish

Bert Freed

Tom Winston

Ray Collins

Sheriff Masters

Whit Bissell

FBI Agent Carson

Themes & keywords

hostageindianapolissuburbiaescaped convictfilm noirhome invasionfamily hostage

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Desperate Hours in Mexico?+

The Desperate Hours is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Desperate Hours on Netflix?+

The Desperate Hours is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Desperate Hours?+

The Desperate Hours has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in The Desperate Hours?+

The Desperate Hours stars Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy, Martha Scott and Dewey Martin.

When did The Desperate Hours come out?+

The Desperate Hours is a 1955 movie directed by William Wyler.

What genre is The Desperate Hours?+

The Desperate Hours is Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed The Desperate Hours?+

The Desperate Hours was directed by William Wyler.