Appointment in Honduras (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1953, Appointment in Honduras is a thriller, crime and adventure film directed by Jacques Tourneur, running about 79 minutes. “Emotions stripped bare! Adventure beyond compare!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On a tramp steamer off Central America are Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard, five prisoners en route to a Nicaraguan prison, and Corbett, an American carrying money for a Honduran counter-revolution. Denied permission to land in Honduras, Corbett releases the prisoners and with their aid hijacks the ship. They land, taking the wealthy Sheppards as hostages, and start the arduous trip upriver to Corbett's rendezvous, meeting jungle hazards
Who’s in it. Appointment in Honduras stars Glenn Ford as Jim Corbett, Ann Sheridan as Sylvia Sheppard, Zachary Scott as Harry Sheppard and Rodolfo Acosta as Reyes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Appointment in Honduras has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, FlixFling and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Appointment in Honduras page.
If you liked it. Fans of Appointment in Honduras tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Appointment in Honduras (1953)?
- In US, Appointment in Honduras is available to stream on Philo, FlixFling and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Appointment in Honduras worth watching?
- Appointment in Honduras holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Appointment in Honduras?
- Appointment in Honduras stars Glenn Ford, Ann Sheridan, Zachary Scott, Rodolfo Acosta and Jack Elam.
- When was Appointment in Honduras released?
- Appointment in Honduras was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.