Desperate Hours

1990·Movie
1h 45min·R
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Home InvasionPsychological ThrillerEscaped ConvictHigh TensionFamily in CrisisCat and MouseViolent ConfrontationContemporary Setting

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Desperate Hours

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Where can I stream Desperate Hours legally?

Desperate Hours is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, VIX , and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Desperate Hours worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.4 and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Desperate Hours rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Desperate Hours?

1 h 45 min

Desperate Hours runs 1 h 45 min.

Is Desperate Hours based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Desperate Hours?

Critics50
Audiences47

Yes. Critics average 50 and audiences 47 out of 100, so both groups see Desperate Hours much the same way.

Was Desperate Hours a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 15% of its budget.

What language is Desperate Hours in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Desperate Hours?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Desperate Hours in 78 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Desperate Hours use?

Protect This HouseAnti-VillainWhat the Hell Is That Accent?Bad BossAnti-HeroPet the DogEven Evil Has Loved OnesAffably EvilDumb MuscleAlas, Poor VillainHidden Depths

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Desperate Hours, including Protect This House, Anti-Villain, What the Hell Is That Accent?.

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