Movie

The Reckless Moment

“It could happen to so many married women!”

★ 6.8(138)19491h 22m

The Reckless Moment isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Mexico right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

Where to watch The Reckless Moment

🇲🇽 Mexico

No streaming, rental or purchase options are listed in Mexico right now. Availability changes often — try switching your region in the header.

Streaming in other regions

🇦🇺 AU🇨🇦 CA🇪🇸 ES🇫🇷 FR🇯🇵 JP🇰🇷 KR🇺🇸 US

Good to know

Director: Max Ophüls
Release date: 1949-12-09
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Walter Wanger Productions

About The Reckless Moment

The Reckless Moment is a 1949 movie in the Drama, Thriller and Crime genres, directed by Max Ophüls, starring James Mason, Joan Bennett and Geraldine Brooks. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 138 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Reckless Moment in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After discovering the dead body of her teenage daughter's lover, a housewife takes desperate measures to protect her family from scandal.

Cast

James Mason

Martin Donnelly

Joan Bennett

Lucia Harper

Geraldine Brooks

Bea Harper

Henry O'Neill

Tom Harper

Shepperd Strudwick

Ted Darby

David Bair

David Harper

Roy Roberts

Nagel

Jessie Arnold

Old Lady (uncredited)

Al Bain

Man (uncredited)

Jack Baker

Man (uncredited)

Pat Barton

Receptionist (uncredited)

Holger Bendixen

Man (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

parent child relationshipfemme fatalefilm noirironic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Reckless Moment in Mexico?+

The Reckless Moment 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 Reckless Moment on Netflix?+

The Reckless Moment is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Reckless Moment?+

The Reckless Moment has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who stars in The Reckless Moment?+

The Reckless Moment stars James Mason, Joan Bennett, Geraldine Brooks, Henry O'Neill and Shepperd Strudwick.

When did The Reckless Moment come out?+

The Reckless Moment is a 1949 movie directed by Max Ophüls.

What genre is The Reckless Moment?+

The Reckless Moment is Drama, Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed The Reckless Moment?+

The Reckless Moment was directed by Max Ophüls.