Houdini (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1953, Houdini is a drama, romance and history film directed by George Marshall, running about 106 minutes. “His feats of magic were GREAT! The magic of their love was GREATER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. By the early 1900s, the extraordinary Houdini earned an international reputation for his theatrical tricks and daring feats of extrication from shackles, ropes, handcuffs and... Scotland Yard's jails.
Who’s in it. Houdini stars Tony Curtis as Harry Houdini, Janet Leigh as Bess Houdini, Torin Thatcher as Otto and Angela Clarke as Harry's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Houdini has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Houdini page.
If you liked it. Fans of Houdini tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Houdini (1953)?
- In US, Houdini is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Houdini worth watching?
- Houdini holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Houdini?
- Houdini stars Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, Torin Thatcher, Angela Clarke and Stefan Schnabel.
- When was Houdini released?
- Houdini was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.