Trapped (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1949, Trapped is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Richard Fleischer, running about 78 minutes. “When a killer dreams of millions... and a girl to spend them on!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. U.S. Treasury Department agents go after a ring of counterfeiters.
Who’s in it. Trapped stars Lloyd Bridges as Tris Stewart, Barbara Payton as Meg Dixon, John Hoyt as Agent John Downey and James Todd as Jack Sylvester, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Trapped has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trapped page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trapped tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trapped (1949)?
- In US, Trapped is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Trapped worth watching?
- Trapped holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trapped?
- Trapped stars Lloyd Bridges, Barbara Payton, John Hoyt, James Todd and Russ Conway.
- When was Trapped released?
- Trapped was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.