How long is Crime Wave?

Crime Wave is 1 h 13 min long (73 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:13 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Crime Wave rated?

Crime Wave is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream Crime Wave?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: TCM (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch Crime Wave (1953) tonight

Crime Wave (1953) runs 1 h 13 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.1 from 87 TMDB members. Reformed parolee Steve Lacey is caught in the middle when a wounded former cellmate seeks him out for shelter. The other two former cellmates then attempt to force him into doing a bank job.

Runtime: 1 h 13 min — ends 9:13 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Crime, Thriller
Released: October 22, 1953
TMDB rating: 7.1 / 10 from 87 votes
Director: André de Toth
Starring: Sterling Hayden, Gene Nelson, Phyllis Kirk, Ted de Corsia
Language: English

Good for a group? Good for a small group that will pay attention.Crime and Thriller keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: TCM (subscription).

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How long is Crime Wave?: Crime Wave is 1 h 13 min long (73 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:13 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Crime Wave rated?: Crime Wave is rated NR in the US.
Is Crime Wave a good movie to watch with a group?: Good for a small group that will pay attention. Crime and Thriller keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud.
Where can I stream Crime Wave?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: TCM (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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