Where to watch Whirlpool (1950) tonight

Whirlpool (1950) runs 1 h 38 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.4 from 105 TMDB members. The wife of a psychoanalyst falls prey to a devious quack hypnotist when he discovers she is an habitual shoplifter. Then one of his previous patients now being treated by the real doctor is found murdered, with her still at the scene, and suspicion points only one way.

Runtime

1 h 38 min — ends 9:38 pm if you start at 8:00 pm

Rated

NR (US)

Genres

Thriller, Crime, Drama

Released

January 13, 1950

TMDB rating

6.4 / 10 from 105 votes

Director

Otto Preminger

Starring

Gene Tierney, José Ferrer, Richard Conte, Charles Bickford

Language

English

Where to watch it tonight

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

Questions people ask

How long is Whirlpool?

Whirlpool is 1 h 38 min long (98 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:38 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Whirlpool rated?

Whirlpool is rated NR in the US.

Is Whirlpool a good movie to watch with a group?

Better for one or two who will actually watch. Thriller and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where can I stream Whirlpool?

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

Lists it could be on

• Thrillers under 100 minutes
• Crime movies under 2 hours
• Dramas under 2 hours
• The most-rated movies on TMDB

If you like Whirlpool

• Sleep, My Love (1948)
• Witness to Murder (1954)
• Union Station (1950)
• The Glass Key (1942)
• The File on Thelma Jordon (1949)
• Cause for Alarm! (1951)
• Pickup on South Street (1953)
• The Dark Corner (1946)

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