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The Desperate Hours

7.119551h 52mMovieCrimeThriller

Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.

DirectorWilliam Wyler
WriterJoseph Hayes
ProducerWilliam Wyler

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by William Wyler

HBHumphrey Bogart
Humphrey Bogart
Glenn Griffin
FMFredric March
Fredric March
Daniel C. Hilliard
AKArthur Kennedy
Arthur Kennedy
Deputy Sheriff Jesse Bard
MSMartha Scott
Martha Scott
Eleanor 'Ellie' Hilliard
DMDewey Martin
Dewey Martin
Hal Griffin
GYGig Young
Gig Young
Chuck Wright
MMMary Murphy
Mary Murphy
Cynthia 'Cindy' Hilliard
RERichard Eyer
Richard Eyer
Ralph Hilliard
RMRobert Middleton
Robert Middleton
Sam Kobish
BFBert Freed
Bert Freed
Tom Winston
RCRay Collins
Ray Collins
Sheriff Masters
WBWhit Bissell
Whit Bissell
FBI Agent Carson

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The Desperate Hours — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Desperate Hours?

The Desperate Hours isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Desperate Hours on Netflix?

No, The Desperate Hours is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is The Desperate Hours on Amazon Prime Video?

The Desperate Hours isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Desperate Hours for free?

The Desperate Hours isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.