Six Hours to Lose (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1947, Six Hours to Lose is a comedy and drama film directed by Alex Joffé, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A traveller is stuck in an unknown town because his connecting train will only arrive in six hours. He decides to kill time by taking a stroll. He is not prepared to get confused with somebody else. In fact the citizens are eagerly awaiting the visit of a famous man and the clueless traveller is his doppelgänger. Soon he experiences what that means.
Who’s in it. Six Hours to Lose stars André Luguet as Le voyageur / Léopold de Witt, Dany Robin as Rosy, Denise Grey as Madame de Witt and Jacqueline Pierreux as Simone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Six Hours to Lose has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Six Hours to Lose page.
If you liked it. Fans of Six Hours to Lose tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Six Hours to Lose (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Six Hours to Lose change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Six Hours to Lose worth watching?
- Six Hours to Lose holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Six Hours to Lose?
- Six Hours to Lose stars André Luguet, Dany Robin, Denise Grey, Jacqueline Pierreux and Paulette Dubost.
- When was Six Hours to Lose released?
- Six Hours to Lose was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.