The Hour Before the Dawn (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1944, The Hour Before the Dawn is a drama, war and romance film directed by Frank Tuttle, running about 75 minutes. “W. Somerset Maugham's most savage portrait of a dangerous woman!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A beautiful Austrian refugee in England--who is also a Nazi agent--marries a scholarly English pacifist. He lives near a secret military base she needs to get information about so she can help in Hitler's planned invasion of England.
Who’s in it. The Hour Before the Dawn stars Veronica Lake as Dora Bruckmann, Franchot Tone as Jim Hetherton, John Sutton as Roger Hetherton and Binnie Barnes as May Hetherton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Hour Before the Dawn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hour Before the Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hour Before the Dawn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hour Before the Dawn (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hour Before the Dawn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hour Before the Dawn worth watching?
- The Hour Before the Dawn holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hour Before the Dawn?
- The Hour Before the Dawn stars Veronica Lake, Franchot Tone, John Sutton, Binnie Barnes and Henry Stephenson.
- When was The Hour Before the Dawn released?
- The Hour Before the Dawn was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.