12 Desperate Hours
Synopsis
It centers on Val who finds herself and her young children held hostage by Denny when he forces his way into her house after committing murder that day.
Top Cast
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Samantha Mathis
Val
Harrison Thomas
Denny Tuohmy
David Conrad
Mark Jane
Tina Alexis Allen
Francine
Tali Rabinowitz
Cherie
Jesse C. Boyd
Jesse
Hannah Dunne
Carolee
Lanz Duffy
Spencer
Ben Cain
Sergeant David Corbin
Leo Cocovinis
Parker
Tamara French
Jessica
Arjun Kumar
Jimmy
Sandra Lee-Oian Thomas
Mel Jane
Griffin Robert Faulkner
Nash
Dionysius Akeem
Reese
Cindy Jackson
Police Officer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gina Gershon
- Screenplay & Story
- Conor Allyn, Benjamin Anderson, Ann Rule
- Original Score
- Lucas Lechowski
- Original Title
- 12 Desperate Hours
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Allegheny Image Factory, Best on Best, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gina Gershon
Conor Allyn, Benjamin Anderson, Ann Rule
Lucas Lechowski
Jamie Thompson, Aeyron Moore
Alex Steyermark
Benjamin Anderson, Conor Allyn, Sebastian Battro, Robert Tinnell, Tom Berry
Department Leadership Roster
Conor Allyn
Writer
Benjamin Anderson
Writer
Jamie Thompson
Director of Photography
Mandy Simpson
Production Design
Alex Steyermark
Editor
Gina Gershon
Director
Robert Tinnell
Producer
Jeffrey Tinnell
Producer
John Michaels
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 12 Desperate Hours
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 12 Desperate Hours about?
It centers on Val who finds herself and her young children held hostage by Denny when he forces his way into her house after committing murder that day.
Who directed 12 Desperate Hours?
12 Desperate Hours was directed by Gina Gershon.
Who stars in 12 Desperate Hours?
The principal cast of 12 Desperate Hours includes Samantha Mathis, Harrison Thomas, David Conrad, Tina Alexis Allen, Tali Rabinowitz.
When was 12 Desperate Hours released and how long is it?
12 Desperate Hours was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for 12 Desperate Hours?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 12 Desperate Hours was composed by Lucas Lechowski.
Is 12 Desperate Hours based on a book or true story?
12 Desperate Hours is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ann Rule".
What is the age rating and content advisory for 12 Desperate Hours?
12 Desperate Hours holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).