How long is Desperate?

Desperate 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 Desperate rated?

Desperate is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream Desperate?

As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch Desperate (1947) tonight

Desperate (1947) runs 1 h 13 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 6.5 from 41 TMDB members. An innocent trucker takes it on the lam when he's accused of robbery.

Runtime: 1 h 13 min — ends 9:13 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Thriller, Crime
Released: June 20, 1947
TMDB rating: 6.5 / 10 from 41 votes
Director: Anthony Mann
Starring: Steve Brodie, Audrey Long, Raymond Burr, Douglas Fowley
Language: English

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

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US.

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How long is Desperate?: Desperate 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 Desperate rated?: Desperate is rated NR in the US.
Is Desperate a good movie to watch with a group?: Good for a small group that will pay attention. Thriller and Crime keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud.
Where can I stream Desperate?: As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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