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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
WritersLawrence Konner·Mark Rosenthal
ProducersMartha De Laurentiis·Dino De Laurentiis

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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, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Desperate Hours on Netflix?

No, Desperate Hours is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.

Is Desperate Hours on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Desperate Hours for free?

Desperate Hours is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV in United States.