Desperate Hours
1990, English. Directed by Michael Cimino.
Desire is the deadliest weapon of all.
An escaped con, on the run from the law, moves into a married couple's house and takes over their lives.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Desperate Hours
Desperate Hours is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michael CiminoDirector
- Mickey RourkeMichael Bosworth
- Anthony HopkinsTim Cornell
- Mimi RogersNora Cornell
- Lindsay CrouseBrenda Chandler
- Kelly LynchNancy Breyers
- Elias KoteasWally Bosworth
- David MorseAlbert
- Shawnee SmithMay Cornell
- Danny GerardZack Cornell
- Gerry BammanEd Tallent
- Matt McGrathKyle
- John Christopher JonesNeff
Details
- Released
- 5 October 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mark Rosenthal, Lawrence Konner, Joseph Hayes
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $2.7M
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What Desperate Hours is based on
Desperate Hours is based on The Desperate Hours, a novel by Joseph Hayes and The Desperate Hours, a novel by Joseph Hayes.
Novel
The Desperate Hours
By Joseph Hayes
Novel
The Desperate Hours
By Joseph Hayes
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Desperate Hours: quick answers
Is Desperate Hours worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 236 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Desperate Hours?
Desperate Hours runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Desperate Hours have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Desperate Hours. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Desperate Hours parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Desperate Hours is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Desperate Hours on?
Desperate Hours is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and MGM Plus in India. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like Desperate Hours?
If you liked Desperate Hours, try All the Money in the World, Breaking In, Panic Room.
Who directed Desperate Hours?
Desperate Hours (1990) was directed by Michael Cimino and stars Mickey Rourke, Anthony Hopkins, Mimi Rogers.
What is Desperate Hours based on?
Desperate Hours is based on The Desperate Hours, a novel by Joseph Hayes and The Desperate Hours, a novel by Joseph Hayes.