6 Hours to Live (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1932, 6 Hours to Live is a drama, mystery and science fiction film directed by William Dieterle, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. A murder victim is brought back to life by a scientific experiment. However, the effects only last for six hours, and he must find his killer in that time.
Who’s in it. 6 Hours to Live stars Warner Baxter as Captain Paul Onslow, Miriam Jordan as Baroness Valerie von Sturm, John Boles as Karl Kranz and George F. Marion as Professor Otto Bauer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, 6 Hours to Live has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 6 Hours to Live page.
If you liked it. Fans of 6 Hours to Live tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 6 Hours to Live (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 6 Hours to Live change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 6 Hours to Live worth watching?
- 6 Hours to Live holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 6 Hours to Live?
- 6 Hours to Live stars Warner Baxter, Miriam Jordan, John Boles, George F. Marion and Halliwell Hobbes.
- When was 6 Hours to Live released?
- 6 Hours to Live was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.
