Sudden Fear (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1952, Sudden Fear is a thriller and drama film directed by David Miller, running about 110 minutes. “Every Suspenseful Moment... Every Embrace... Every Kiss... A Breathtaking Experience!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Actor Lester Blaine has all but landed the lead in Myra Hudson's new play when Myra vetoes him because, to her, he doesn't look like a romantic leading man. On a train from New York to San Francisco, Blaine sets out to prove Myra wrong...by romancing her. Is he sincere, or does he have a dark ulterior motive?
Who’s in it. Sudden Fear stars Joan Crawford as Myra Hudson Blaine, Jack Palance as Lester Blaine, Gloria Grahame as Irene Neves and Bruce Bennett as Steve Kearney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Sudden Fear has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon 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 Sudden Fear page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sudden Fear tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sudden Fear (1952)?
- In US, Sudden Fear is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, 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 Sudden Fear worth watching?
- Sudden Fear holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sudden Fear?
- Sudden Fear stars Joan Crawford, Jack Palance, Gloria Grahame, Bruce Bennett and Virginia Huston.