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The Desperate Hours

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The Hilliards are a middle class family whose lives are put in danger when escaped convict Glenn Griffin invades their home. Griffin is crazed, tormenting the Hilliards with his meek brother Hank and sadistic Robish.

DirectorTed Kotcheff
ProducersDavid Susskind·Daniel Melnick

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Cast · Directed by Ted Kotcheff

MCMichael Conrad
Michael Conrad
Sam Robish
AHArthur Hill
Arthur Hill
Dan Hilliard
YMYvette Mimieux
Yvette Mimieux
Cindy Hilliard
BPBarry Primus
Barry Primus
Hank Griffin
GSGeorge Segal
George Segal
Glenn Griffin
DSDolph Sweet
Dolph Sweet
Jesse Bard
RWRalph Waite
Ralph Waite
Lt. Fredericks
TWTeresa Wright
Teresa Wright
Eleanor Hilliard
MK
Michael Kearney
Ralphie Hilliard
GJGraham Jarvis
Graham Jarvis
MH
Mart Hulswit

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The Desperate Hours — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Desperate Hours?

The Desperate Hours isn't streaming anywhere in India yet.

Is The Desperate Hours on Netflix?

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The Desperate Hours isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Desperate Hours?

The Desperate Hours hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 31, 1968. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.