The Desperate Hour
“Time is running out.”
Synopsis
A woman desperately races to save her child after police place her hometown on lockdown due to an active shooter incident.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-09
Top Cast
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Naomi Watts
Amy Carr
Colton Gobbo
Noah Carr
Sierra Maltby
Emily
Michelle Johnston
Heather (voice)
Woodrow Schrieber
Detective Paulson (voice)
David Reale
CJ (voice)
Jason Clarke
Greg Minor (voice)
Debra Wilson
Dedra Wilkinson (voice)
Christopher Marren
Peter
Joshua Bowman
Emergency Police
Todd Collins
News Reporter
Zehra Fazal
News Reporter
Juan Pope
Wall Guy (voice)
Ellen Dubin
Sergeant Brandt (voice)
Rebecca Flinn-White
Misses Fischer
Edie Mirman
Amy's Mother (voice)
Paul Pape
Lyft Driver
Diane Johnstone
Female Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 25, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 25, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 7, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phillip Noyce
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Sparling
- Original Score
- Fil Eisler
- Original Title
- The Desperate Hour
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Boies/Schiller Film Group, Untapped, Limelight, Stratagem Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phillip Noyce
Chris Sparling
Fil Eisler
John Brawley
Lee Haugen
Devin Andre, David Boies III, Andrew Corkin, Alexandra Lalonde, Zack Schiller
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Sparling
Writer
David Boies III
Producer
Andrew Corkin
Producer
Alexandra Lalonde
Producer
Zack Schiller
Producer
Dylan Sellers
Producer
Chris Parker
Producer
Fil Eisler
Original Music Composer
John Brawley
Director of Photography
Lee Haugen
Editor
Zosia Mackenzie
Production Design
Phillip Noyce
Director
Chris Sparling
Producer
Naomi Watts
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Desperate Hour
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Desperate Hour about?
A woman desperately races to save her child after police place her hometown on lockdown due to an active shooter incident.
Who directed The Desperate Hour?
The Desperate Hour was directed by Phillip Noyce.
Who stars in The Desperate Hour?
The principal cast of The Desperate Hour includes Naomi Watts, Colton Gobbo, Sierra Maltby, Michelle Johnston, Woodrow Schrieber.
When was The Desperate Hour released and how long is it?
The Desperate Hour was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Desperate Hour?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Desperate Hour was composed by Fil Eisler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Desperate Hour?
The Desperate Hour holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).