Freedom to Die (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1961, Freedom to Die is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Francis Searle, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. Paul Maxwell plays Craig Owen, an incarcerated criminal whose cellmate holds the secret to the valuable contents within a safe deposit box. When the cellmate dies, Owen breaks out of jail in search of the stash. Unable to open the box, the fugitive abducts Linda (Felicity Young), the dead man's daughter. Tension mounts as the girl plays for time to prevent her own demise.
Who’s in it. Freedom to Die stars Paul Maxwell as Craig Owen, Felicity Young as Linda, Bruce Seton as Felix and Kay Callard as Coral, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Freedom to Die has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Freedom to Die page.
If you liked it. Fans of Freedom to Die tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Freedom to Die (1961)?
- In GB, Freedom to Die is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Freedom to Die worth watching?
- Freedom to Die holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Freedom to Die?
- Freedom to Die stars Paul Maxwell, Felicity Young, Bruce Seton, Kay Callard and Laurie Leigh.
- When was Freedom to Die released?
- Freedom to Die was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.