Sudden Fear
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?
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Frequently asked questions about Sudden Fear
Where can I watch Sudden Fear in the United States?
Sudden Fear is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Fawesome, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Sudden Fear for free?
Sudden Fear streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Sudden Fear?
Sudden Fear scores 7.2 on The Movie Database, 7.5 on IMDb, and 85% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in Sudden Fear?
Sudden Fear stars Joan Crawford, Jack Palance, Gloria Grahame, Bruce Bennett, and Virginia Huston. David Miller is the director.
How long is Sudden Fear?
Sudden Fear runs 1h 52m (112 minutes).
When did Sudden Fear come out?
Sudden Fear was released on August 7, 1952.
Which studio made Sudden Fear?
Sudden Fear was produced by Joseph Kaufman Productions in the United States.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.