Don't Bother to Knock (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1952, Don't Bother to Knock is a thriller and drama film directed by Roy Ward Baker, running about 76 minutes. “… a wicked sensation as the lonely girl in room 809!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jed, an airline pilot, is resting in a hotel when he notices Nell, a young woman babysitting for a wealthy couple. As Jed gets to know Nell better he realises that the woman is not as stable as perhaps she should be.
Who’s in it. Don't Bother to Knock stars Richard Widmark as Jed Towers, Marilyn Monroe as Nell Forbes, Anne Bancroft as Lyn Lesley and Donna Corcoran as Bunny Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Don't Bother to Knock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Don't Bother to Knock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Bother to Knock tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Bother to Knock (1952)?
- In US, Don't Bother to Knock is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Don't Bother to Knock worth watching?
- Don't Bother to Knock holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Don't Bother to Knock?
- Don't Bother to Knock stars Richard Widmark, Marilyn Monroe, Anne Bancroft, Donna Corcoran and Jeanne Cagney.
- When was Don't Bother to Knock released?
- Don't Bother to Knock was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.