Jeopardy (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1953, Jeopardy is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Sturges, running about 69 minutes. “She did it... because her fear was greater than her shame!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman is kidnapped when she goes to get help for her husband who is trapped on a beach with the tide coming in to surely drown him.
Who’s in it. Jeopardy stars Barbara Stanwyck as Helen Stilwin, Barry Sullivan as Doug Stilwin, Ralph Meeker as Lawson the Fugitive and Lee Aaker as Bobby Stilwin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Jeopardy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jeopardy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jeopardy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jeopardy (1953)?
- In US, Jeopardy is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jeopardy worth watching?
- Jeopardy holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jeopardy?
- Jeopardy stars Barbara Stanwyck, Barry Sullivan, Ralph Meeker, Lee Aaker and Rico Alaniz.
- When was Jeopardy released?
- Jeopardy was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.