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The Desperate Hours (1955)

7.0/10 (182 votes) 1h 52m Movie
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Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.

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Cast

Humphrey Bogart
Humphrey Bogart
Glenn Griffin
 Fredric March
Fredric March
Daniel C. Hilliard
 Arthur Kennedy
Arthur Kennedy
Deputy Sheriff Jesse Bard
 Martha Scott
Martha Scott
Eleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard
 Dewey Martin
Dewey Martin
Hal Griffin
 Gig Young
Gig Young
Chuck Wright
 Mary Murphy
Mary Murphy
Cynthia 'Cindy' Hilliard
 Richard Eyer
Richard Eyer
Ralph Hilliard

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Where can I watch The Desperate Hours?
The Desperate Hours is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Philo in the United States. Availability varies by country — use FindMyStreams to check your region.
Is The Desperate Hours on Netflix?
The Desperate Hours is not currently on Netflix in the US. Check FindMyStreams for all available platforms.
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The Desperate Hours is not currently available for free streaming. It may be available through paid subscription services or for rent/purchase.