Lured (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1947, Lured is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Douglas Sirk, running about 102 minutes. “Don't answer this ad... Don't... don't... don't...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sandra Carpenter is a London-based dancer who is distraught to learn that her friend has disappeared. Soon after the disappearance, she's approached by Harley Temple, a police investigator who believes her friend has been murdered by a serial killer who uses personal ads to find his victims. Temple hatches a plan to catch the killer using Sandra as bait, and Sandra agrees to help.
Who’s in it. Lured stars Lucille Ball as Sandra Carpenter, George Sanders as Robert Fleming, Charles Coburn as Inspector Harley Temple and Boris Karloff as Charles van Druten, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Lured has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Cohen Media Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Lured page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lured tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lured (1947)?
- In US, Lured is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling and Cohen Media 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 Lured worth watching?
- Lured holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lured?
- Lured stars Lucille Ball, George Sanders, Charles Coburn, Boris Karloff and Cedric Hardwicke.
- When was Lured released?
- Lured was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.