Movie

Victim

“A Scorching Drama of the Most Un-talked About Subject Of Our Time!”

★ 7.4(158)19611h 41m

Victim is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 19 June 2026.

Where to watch Victim

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Good to know

Director: Basil Dearden
Release date: 1961-08-01
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Allied Film Makers

Victim — trailer

About Victim

Victim is a 1961 movie in the Drama, Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Basil Dearden, starring Dirk Bogarde, Sylvia Syms and Dennis Price. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 158 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Victim in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A web of blackmail and murder attracts the attention of a barrister with a seemingly idyllic life, threatening to derail his career on the path of success.

Cast

Dirk Bogarde

Melville Farr

Sylvia Syms

Laura Farr

Dennis Price

Calloway

Anthony Nicholls

Lord Charles Fullbrook

Peter Copley

Paul Mandrake

Norman Bird

Harold Doe

Peter McEnery

Jack Barrett

Donald Churchill

Eddy Stone

Derren Nesbitt

Sandy

John Barrie

Inspector Harris

John Cairney

Bridie

Alan MacNaughtan

Scott Hankin

Themes & keywords

london, englandblackmailcontroversyfilm noirsocial commentarymale homosexualitylawyerlgbtouttinggay theme

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Victim in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Victim on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is Victim on Netflix?+

Victim is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max.

How long is Victim?+

Victim has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Victim?+

Victim stars Dirk Bogarde, Sylvia Syms, Dennis Price, Anthony Nicholls and Peter Copley.

When did Victim come out?+

Victim is a 1961 movie directed by Basil Dearden.

What genre is Victim?+

Victim is Drama, Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed Victim?+

Victim was directed by Basil Dearden.