Hangover Square (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1945, Hangover Square is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Brahm, running about 78 minutes. “THE SCREEN'S MOST Terrifying LOVE STORY! EXCITING MYSTERY AND STRANGE EMOTION!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When composer George Harvey Bone wakes with no memory of the previous night and a bloody knife in his pocket, he worries that he has committed a crime. On the advice of Dr. Middleton, Bone agrees to relax, going to a music performance by singer Netta Longdon. Riveted by Netta, Bone agrees to write songs for her rather than his own concerto. However, Bone soon grows jealous of Netta and worries about controlling himself during his spells.
Who’s in it. Hangover Square stars Laird Cregar as George Harvey Bone, Linda Darnell as Netta Longdon, George Sanders as Dr. Allan Middleton and Glenn Langan as Eddie Carstairs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Hangover Square has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hangover Square page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hangover Square tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hangover Square (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hangover Square change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hangover Square worth watching?
- Hangover Square holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hangover Square?
- Hangover Square stars Laird Cregar, Linda Darnell, George Sanders, Glenn Langan and Faye Marlowe.
- When was Hangover Square released?
- Hangover Square was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.