The Desperate Hour (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2021, The Desperate Hour is a thriller film directed by Phillip Noyce, running about 84 minutes. “Time is running out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman desperately races to save her child after police place her hometown on lockdown due to an active shooter incident.
Who’s in it. The Desperate Hour stars Naomi Watts as Amy Carr, Colton Gobbo as Noah Carr, Sierra Maltby as Emily and Michelle Johnston as Heather, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Desperate Hour has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Desperate Hour page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Desperate Hour tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Desperate Hour (2021)?
- In US, The Desperate Hour 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 The Desperate Hour worth watching?
- The Desperate Hour holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Desperate Hour?
- The Desperate Hour stars Naomi Watts, Colton Gobbo, Sierra Maltby, Michelle Johnston and Woodrow Schriber.
- When was The Desperate Hour released?
- The Desperate Hour was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.