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The Desperate Hours (1955): movie guide
The Desperate Hours (1955) is a Crime, Thriller running about 112 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.1/10 from 193 votes. Notable cast includes Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy, Martha Scott. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1955-10-05
- Runtime: 112 min
- TMDB: 7.1/10
- Genres: Crime, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1955-10-05

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What is The Desperate Hours about?
Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.
Cast highlights
The Desperate Hours features Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy, Martha Scott, Dewey Martin, Gig Young. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1955-10-05. Runtime: 112 minutes. TMDB score: 7.1/10 (193 votes). Genres: Crime, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Desperate Hours?
- The Desperate Hours is listed as Crime, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is The Desperate Hours?
- The Desperate Hours runs about 112 minutes.
- Who stars in The Desperate Hours?
- Cast highlights include Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy, Martha Scott, Dewey Martin, Gig Young.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Desperate Hours?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Desperate Hours?
- Open the The Desperate Hours page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








