Panic (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1947, Panic is a drama and crime film directed by Julien Duvivier, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Proud, eccentric, and antisocial, Monsieur Hire has always kept to himself. But after a woman turns up dead in the Paris suburb where he lives, he feels drawn to a pretty young newcomer to town and discovers that his neighbors are only too ready to suspect the worst of him.
Who’s in it. Panic stars Michel Simon as Monsieur Hire, Viviane Romance as Alice, maîtresse d'Alfred, Paul Bernard as Alfred, le véritable assassin and Charles Dorat as Michelet, le secrétaire du commissaire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Panic has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Panic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Panic tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Panic (1947)?
- In US, Panic is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Panic worth watching?
- Panic holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Panic?
- Panic stars Michel Simon, Viviane Romance, Paul Bernard, Charles Dorat and Lucas Gridoux.
- When was Panic released?
- Panic was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.