Time Without Pity (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1957, Time Without Pity is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Joseph Losey, running about 88 minutes. “It all started with a young girl’s scream …” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alec Graham is sentenced to death for the murder of his girlfriend Jennie, with whom he spent a weekend at the English country home of the parents of his friend Brian Stanford. Alec’s father, David Graham, a not-so-successful writer and alcoholic who has neglected his son in the past, flies in from Canada to visit his son on death row. David then goes on a quest to try and clear his son’s name while battling “the bottle.”
Who’s in it. Time Without Pity stars Michael Redgrave as David Graham, Ann Todd as Honor Stanford, Leo McKern as Robert Stanford and Paul Daneman as Brian Stanford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Time Without Pity has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Time Without Pity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Time Without Pity tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Time Without Pity (1957)?
- In US, Time Without Pity is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Time Without Pity worth watching?
- Time Without Pity holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Time Without Pity?
- Time Without Pity stars Michael Redgrave, Ann Todd, Leo McKern, Paul Daneman and Peter Cushing.
- When was Time Without Pity released?
- Time Without Pity was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.