

5 Against the House
1955, English. Directed by Phil Karlson.
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Former war-time Army buddies now students in college decide to rip off a Reno casino.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Phil KarlsonDirector
- Guy MadisonAl Mercer
- Kim NovakKay Greylek
- Brian KeithBrick
- Alvy MooreRoy
- Kerwin MathewsRonnie
- William ConradEric Berg
- Jack DimondFrancis Spiegelbauer
- Jean WillesVirginia
- Kathryn GrantJean, Young Woman in Nightclub (uncredited)
- Adelle AugustBit (uncredited)
- Thom CarneyYoung Guard (uncredited)
- Bill CatchingCop (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 10 June 1955
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Barnwell, Stirling Silliphant, William Bowers
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What 5 Against the House is based on
5 Against the House is based on 5 Against the House by Jack Finney.
5 Against the House
By Jack Finney
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5 Against the House: quick answers
Is 5 Against the House worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is 5 Against the House?
5 Against the House runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does 5 Against the House have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for 5 Against the House. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
5 Against the House parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
5 Against the House is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is 5 Against the House on?
5 Against the House is streaming on fuboTV and FlixFling in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like 5 Against the House?
If you liked 5 Against the House, try They Made Me a Fugitive, The Web, Each Dawn I Die.
Who directed 5 Against the House?
5 Against the House (1955) was directed by Phil Karlson and stars Guy Madison, Kim Novak, Brian Keith.
What is 5 Against the House based on?
5 Against the House is based on 5 Against the House by Jack Finney.