Hell Is Sold Out (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1951, Hell Is Sold Out is a drama film directed by Michael Anderson, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A supposedly dead writer suddenly turns up to confront the young woman who is using his penname.
Who’s in it. Hell Is Sold Out stars Mai Zetterling as Valerie Martin, Herbert Lom as Dominic Danges, Richard Attenborough as Pierre Bonnet and Hermione Baddeley as Mme. Louise Menstrier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hell Is Sold Out has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hell Is Sold Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hell Is Sold Out tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hell Is Sold Out (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hell Is Sold Out change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hell Is Sold Out worth watching?
- Hell Is Sold Out holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hell Is Sold Out?
- Hell Is Sold Out stars Mai Zetterling, Herbert Lom, Richard Attenborough, Hermione Baddeley and Nicholas Hannen.
- When was Hell Is Sold Out released?
- Hell Is Sold Out was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.
