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The Desperate Hour

6.020221h 24mPG-13MovieThriller

A woman desperately races to save her child after police place her hometown on lockdown due to an active shooter incident.

DirectorPhillip Noyce
WriterChris Sparling
ProducersAlex Dong·Zack Schiller

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Cast · Directed by Phillip Noyce

NWNaomi Watts
Naomi Watts
Amy Carr
CGColton Gobbo
Colton Gobbo
Noah Carr
SMSierra Maltby
Sierra Maltby
Emily
MJMichelle Johnston
Michelle Johnston
Heather (voice)
WS
Woodrow Schrieber
Detective Paulson (voice)
DRDavid Reale
David Reale
CJ (voice)
JCJason Clarke
Jason Clarke
Greg Minor (voice)
DWDebra Wilson
Debra Wilson
Dedra Wilkinson (voice)
CMChristopher Marren
Christopher Marren
Peter
JBJoshua Bowman
Joshua Bowman
Emergency Police
TC
Todd Collins
News Reporter
ZFZehra Fazal
Zehra Fazal
News Reporter

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The Desperate Hour — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Desperate Hour?

The Desperate Hour is streaming on Lionsgate Play in India, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Desperate Hour on Netflix?

No, The Desperate Hour is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026. It's currently on Lionsgate Play.

Is The Desperate Hour on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Desperate Hour for free?

The Desperate Hour is available on Lionsgate Play in India, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.