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Desperate Hours

5.419901h 45mRMovieThrillerCrime

An escaped con, on the run from the law, moves into a married couple's house and takes over their lives.

DirectorMichael Cimino
WritersMark Rosenthal·Lawrence Konner
ProducersMartha De Laurentiis·Michael Cimino

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Cimino

MRMickey Rourke
Mickey Rourke
Michael Bosworth
AHAnthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
Tim Cornell
MRMimi Rogers
Mimi Rogers
Nora Cornell
LCLindsay Crouse
Lindsay Crouse
Brenda Chandler
KLKelly Lynch
Kelly Lynch
Nancy Breyers
EKElias Koteas
Elias Koteas
Wally Bosworth
DMDavid Morse
David Morse
Albert
SSShawnee Smith
Shawnee Smith
May Cornell
DG
Danny Gerard
Zack Cornell
GBGerry Bamman
Gerry Bamman
Ed Tallent
MMMatt McGrath
Matt McGrath
Kyle
JJJohn Christopher Jones
John Christopher Jones
Neff

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Desperate Hours — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Desperate Hours?

Desperate Hours is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Desperate Hours on Netflix?

No, Desperate Hours is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Desperate Hours on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Desperate Hours is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Desperate Hours for free?

Desperate Hours is available on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.