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Five Desperate Hours

6.019971h 30mMovieCrimeThrillerTV Movie

Joseph Grange (Giancarlo Esposito), an unstable fugitive from the law, bursts into the home of suburban housewife Claire Ballard (Sharon Lawrence), and an intense hostage drama begins. Desperate to save her life, Claire initiates a…

DirectorDan Lerner
WriterPhilip Rosenberg
ProducersPenelope L. Foster·Thomas Carter

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Cast · Directed by Dan Lerner

SLSharon Lawrence
Sharon Lawrence
Clair Ballard
GEGiancarlo Esposito
Giancarlo Esposito
Joseph Grange
DKDaniel Hugh Kelly
Daniel Hugh Kelly
Jim Ballard
RCRocky Carroll
Rocky Carroll
Lt. Frank Early
DADoug Abrahams
Doug Abrahams
Cop #5
GCGarry Chalk
Garry Chalk
Capt. Durk
BSBrent Stait
Brent Stait
Danbury
GG
Gordie Giroux
Tad
KUKimberly Unger
Kimberly Unger
Nora
TT
Tarie Tennessey
SWAT Officer
CCColin Cunningham
Colin Cunningham
Wesley Ballard
JBJ. B. Bivens
J. B. Bivens
Sergeant

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Five Desperate Hours — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Five Desperate Hours?

Five Desperate Hours is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Five Desperate Hours on Netflix?

No, Five Desperate Hours is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV.

Is Five Desperate Hours on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Five Desperate Hours is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Five Desperate Hours for free?

Five Desperate Hours is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Canada.