Three Hours to Kill (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1954, Three Hours to Kill is a mystery and western film directed by Alfred L. Werker, running about 77 minutes. “The Man With The Rope Scar ON HIS NECK!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After three years on the run, Jim Guthrie returns with the scar of a rope burn on his neck. In a flashback, we learn how he was framed for murder but then escaped from the lynch mob just as he was about to be hung. Tired of running, he has returned to find the real killer and the Sheriff has given him just three hours to do it.
Who’s in it. Three Hours to Kill stars Dana Andrews as Jim Guthrie, Donna Reed as Laurie Mastin, Dianne Foster as Chris Palmer and Stephen Elliott as Sheriff Ben East, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Three Hours to Kill has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Three Hours to Kill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three Hours to Kill tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three Hours to Kill (1954)?
- In US, Three Hours to Kill is available to 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 Three Hours to Kill worth watching?
- Three Hours to Kill holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Three Hours to Kill?
- Three Hours to Kill stars Dana Andrews, Donna Reed, Dianne Foster, Stephen Elliott and Richard Coogan.
- When was Three Hours to Kill released?
- Three Hours to Kill was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.