The Desperate Hours
Directed by William Wyler
Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.
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Top 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
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Desperate Hours online?
As of September 20, 2026, The Desperate Hours is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and MGM Plus in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The Desperate Hours on Netflix?
No — The Desperate Hours is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and MGM Plus instead.
Can I rent or buy The Desperate Hours online?
Yes. In United States, The Desperate Hours can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The Desperate Hours?
As of September 20, 2026, The Desperate Hours is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Brazil, Spain, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
