Desperate Hours (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1990, Desperate Hours is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Michael Cimino, running about 105 minutes. “Desire is the deadliest weapon of all.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An escaped con, on the run from the law, moves into a married couple's house and takes over their lives.
Who’s in it. Desperate Hours stars Mickey Rourke as Michael Bosworth, Anthony Hopkins as Tim Cornell, Mimi Rogers as Nora Cornell and Lindsay Crouse as Brenda Chandler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Desperate Hours has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Desperate Hours page.
If you liked it. Fans of Desperate Hours tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Desperate Hours (1990)?
- In US, Desperate Hours is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Desperate Hours worth watching?
- Desperate Hours holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Desperate Hours?
- Desperate Hours stars Mickey Rourke, Anthony Hopkins, Mimi Rogers, Lindsay Crouse and Kelly Lynch.
- When was Desperate Hours released?
- Desperate Hours was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.