Hell's Half Acre (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1954, Hell's Half Acre is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by John H. Auer, running about 90 minutes. “City of Sin... toughest spot in the Pacific” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman travels to Hawaii to find out if a man in prison there is actually her missing husband.
Who’s in it. Hell's Half Acre stars Wendell Corey as Chet Chester, aka Randy Williams, Evelyn Keyes as Donna Williams, Elsa Lanchester as Lida O'Reilly and Marie Windsor as Rose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Hell's Half Acre has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hell's Half Acre page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hell's Half Acre tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hell's Half Acre (1954)?
- In US, Hell's Half Acre is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hell's Half Acre worth watching?
- Hell's Half Acre holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hell's Half Acre?
- Hell's Half Acre stars Wendell Corey, Evelyn Keyes, Elsa Lanchester, Marie Windsor and Nancy Gates.
- When was Hell's Half Acre released?
- Hell's Half Acre was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.