TMDB19551h 52mCrime / Thriller
The Desperate Hours
A reign of violence sweeps the screen.
Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.
70
TMDB audience score
Based on 191 votes
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MyCinema quick facts
The Desperate Hours at a glance
Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.
- Runtime
Standard length · 1h 52m
At 1h 52m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.
- Genres
Crime · Thriller
TMDB files it under crime and thriller.
- US availability
5 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy
Included with 5 subscription services: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.
- TMDB audience score
7.0 / 10 on TMDB
TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 191 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.
Why watch The Desperate Hours tonight
- It is a regular evening's length at 1h 52m.
- It is included with fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
- TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 191 votes.
- There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.
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Questions about The Desperate Hours
- Is The Desperate Hours scary?
- MyCinema has not rated The Desperate Hours for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime and thriller film.
- Where can I watch The Desperate Hours in the US?
- The Desperate Hours streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
- How long is The Desperate Hours?
- The Desperate Hours runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
- Is The Desperate Hours suitable for kids?
- TMDB lists no age rating for The Desperate Hours in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.
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