The Unguarded Hour (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1936, The Unguarded Hour is a crime film directed by Sam Wood, running about 87 minutes. “Little things May Wreck Your Love Affair!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A blackmailer tries to stop a woman from revealing evidence that could save a condemned man.
Who’s in it. The Unguarded Hour stars Loretta Young as Lady Helen Dearden, Franchot Tone as Sir Alan Dearden, Lewis Stone as General Lawrence and Roland Young as William "Bunny" Jeffers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Unguarded 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 Unguarded Hour page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unguarded Hour tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unguarded Hour (1936)?
- In US, The Unguarded 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 Unguarded Hour worth watching?
- The Unguarded Hour holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unguarded Hour?
- The Unguarded Hour stars Loretta Young, Franchot Tone, Lewis Stone, Roland Young and Jessie Ralph.
- When was The Unguarded Hour released?
- The Unguarded Hour was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.