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Houdini

6.619531h 46mUMovieDramaRomanceHistory

By the early 1900s, the extraordinary Houdini earned an international reputation for his theatrical tricks and daring feats of extrication from shackles, ropes, handcuffs and... Scotland Yard's jails.

DirectorGeorge Marshall
WriterPhilip Yordan
ProducerGeorge Pal

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Cast · Directed by George Marshall

TCTony Curtis
Tony Curtis
Harry Houdini
JLJanet Leigh
Janet Leigh
Bess Houdini
TTTorin Thatcher
Torin Thatcher
Otto
ACAngela Clarke
Angela Clarke
Harry's Mother
SSStefan Schnabel
Stefan Schnabel
German Prosecuting Attorney
IWIan Wolfe
Ian Wolfe
Malue
SRSig Ruman
Sig Ruman
Schultz
MPMichael Pate
Michael Pate
Dooley
CGConnie Gilchrist
Connie Gilchrist
Mrs. Shultz
MB
Malcolm Lee Beggs
British Jail Warden
FOFrank Orth
Frank Orth
Mr. Hunter
BBBarry Bernard
Barry Bernard
Insp. Marlick

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Houdini — streaming FAQ

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Houdini isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Houdini on Netflix?

No, Houdini is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Houdini on Amazon Prime Video?

Houdini isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Houdini for free?

Houdini isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Houdini based on a true story?

Yes — Houdini is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).