The Witching Hour (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1934, The Witching Hour is a drama and mystery film directed by Henry Hathaway, running about 69 minutes. “One magic hour of love that came back from the past to save the happiness of two lovers in peril.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jack Brookfield, a gambler with clairvoyant and hypnotic powers, is able to win at cards through his unique gift. But when he inadvertently hypnotizes young Clay Thorne, Thorne kills an enemy of Brookfield's while under a trance. No one believes Brookfield's protestations that Thorne is innocent of any murderous intent, so Brookfield teams up with retired lawyer Martin Prentice in hopes of saving the young man from the gallows.
Who’s in it. The Witching Hour stars Guy Standing as Judge Martin Prentice, John Halliday as Jack Brookfield, William Frawley as Jury Foreman and Judith Allen as Nancy Brookfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Witching Hour has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Witching Hour page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Witching Hour tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Witching Hour (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Witching Hour change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Witching Hour worth watching?
- The Witching Hour holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Witching Hour?
- The Witching Hour stars Guy Standing, John Halliday, William Frawley, Judith Allen and Tom Brown.
- When was The Witching Hour released?
- The Witching Hour was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.