Looking to watch The Desperate Hours? William Wyler's 1955 Thriller film is available through several streaming and digital platforms. It's currently streaming on MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus, fuboTV, and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Rental options start at $3.99, available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. If you'd like to own it digitally, you can buy The Desperate Hours starting from $9.99 on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. The film holds a 70% audience score.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, The Desperate Hours is not currently available on Netflix. You can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel instead.
The Desperate Hours is included with a subscription on MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus, fuboTV, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Otherwise, you can rent it from $3.99.
The most affordable option is to rent The Desperate Hours on Amazon Video for $3.99.
Yes, you can purchase The Desperate Hours digitally starting at $9.99 on Amazon Video.
Release Dates
Theatrical
Oct 5, 1955
DVD
Jun 10, 2003
