Suddenly (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1954, Suddenly is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Lewis Allen, running about 77 minutes. “A cold-blooded thriller!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The tranquility of a small town is marred only by sheriff Tod Shaw's unsuccessful courtship of widow Ellen Benson, a pacifist who can't abide guns and those who use them. But violence descends on Ellen's household willy-nilly when the U.S. President passes through town... and slightly psycho hired assassin John Baron finds the Benson home ideal for an ambush.
Who’s in it. Suddenly stars Frank Sinatra as John Baron, Sterling Hayden as Sheriff Tod Shaw, James Gleason as Peter 'Pop' Benson and Nancy Gates as Ellen Benson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Suddenly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Suddenly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Suddenly tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Suddenly (1954)?
- In US, Suddenly is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Suddenly worth watching?
- Suddenly holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Suddenly?
- Suddenly stars Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden, James Gleason, Nancy Gates and Kim Charney.
- When was Suddenly released?
- Suddenly was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.