The Desperate Hour

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Phillip Noyce

Producer:

David Boies, Andrew Corkin, Alex Lalonde

Writer:

Chris Sparling

Release Date:

Feb 25, 2022

Runtime:

1hr 24m

Synopsis

A mother desperately races against time to save her child as authorities place her small town on lockdown.

Cast

  • Naomi Watts
  • Colton Gobbo
  • Sierra Maltby

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • Sep 14, 2021

    i loved it when she called the school shooter and asked him to stop

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    soldoutmulani
    soldoutmulani
    Feb 25, 2022

    Tell me you were shot during Covid-19 without telling me you were shot during Covid-19

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    Will Steele
    Will Steele
    Sep 13, 2021

    This is why I don’t go jogging.

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    Brian Tallerico
    Brian Tallerico
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    Feb 25, 2022

    the phoebe bridgers needle drop was more unexpected than any of the actual plot twists

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    freya.
    freya.
    Aug 27, 2024

    How did y’all make a film about a Karen during a school shooting?? A true feat.

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    Samhain
    Samhain
    Feb 27, 2022

    Finally! A film that combines my two passions: jogging and school shootings.

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    Owen
    Owen
  • Feb 26, 2022

    apple getting brave promoting iphone and its battery life

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    sam
    sam
    Sep 17, 2021

    ⚠️50% YouTube review - Click HERE 2021 list - Click HERE A mother desperately races against time to save her child as authorities place her small town on lockdown.TIFF 2021 Digital Screening #9 Naomi Watts plays a desperate mother who is doing everything she can to get to…

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    Austin Burke
    Austin Burke
    Mar 1, 2022

    Short and sharp little real time thriller, driven by an energetic and forceful performance by Naomi Watts, in a literal 1 woman show for the bulk of the runtime. There’s not a whole lot here at the end of the day, it’s pretty basic as far as plot and style go, but Naomi’s…

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USER SCORE (5)

Generally unfavorable reviews based on 5 Reviews
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Feb 26, 2022

At least Watts’s bright-eyed charisma and obvious commitment passes the time – while director Phillip Noyce, who also had Angelina Jolie running for her life in 2010’s Salt, does his best to keep things visually fresh.

Metacritic review by Robbie Collin
Robbie Collin
The Telegraph
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Feb 24, 2022

The Desperate Hour’s broad, vague rendering of its characters is part and parcel of its troubling approach to its material.

Metacritic review by Derek Smith
Derek Smith
Slant Magazine
40
Sep 14, 2021

I'm sure Lakewood had its heart in the right place, and Watts, gosh love her, is really trying, since she's pretty much the only person on screen for most of the movie. But every step Amy takes towards the school is another misstep the movie makes, and by the time she gets to her destination, we've already mentally checked out.

Chris Evangelista
Slashfilm

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Desperate Hour (2022) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is The Desperate Hour (2022)?
The movie is 1hr 24min long.
What's The Desperate Hour (2022) about?
A mother desperately races against time to save her child as authorities place her small town on lockdown.
Who's the cast of The Desperate Hour (2022)?
  • Naomi Watts as Amy Carr
  • Colton Gobbo as Noah Carr
  • Sierra Maltby as Emily
Who's the director behind The Desperate Hour (2022)?
Phillip Noyce directed The Desperate Hour (2022).
Who produced The Desperate Hour (2022)?
David Boies, Andrew Corkin and Alex Lalonde produced The Desperate Hour (2022).