Chained for Life (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1952, Chained for Life is a drama film directed by Harry L. Fraser, running about 81 minutes. “Joined together, how can they make love to separate husbands?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Siamese twin kills the husband who left her. The courts have to decide if she is convicted of murder, how can they punish her sister, who had nothing to do with the crime?
Who’s in it. Chained for Life stars Violet Hilton as Vivian Hamilton, Daisy Hilton as Dorothy Hamilton, Mario Laval as Andre Pariseau and Allen Jenkins as Hinkley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Chained for Life has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chained for Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chained for Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chained for Life (1952)?
- In US, Chained for Life is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chained for Life worth watching?
- Chained for Life holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chained for Life?
- Chained for Life stars Violet Hilton, Daisy Hilton, Mario Laval, Allen Jenkins and Patricia Wright.