

Compulsion (1959)
Overview
Two close friends' plan to execute a flawless crime is crushed when one of them inadvertently leaves his glasses at the crime scene.
Where to watch Compulsion
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | Tubi TV | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin | — | — |
| Italy | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Mexico | Disney Plus | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Compulsion in 20 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Compulsion about?
Two close friends' plan to execute a flawless crime is crushed when one of them inadvertently leaves his glasses at the crime scene. Compulsion is a Crime, Drama, History, Thriller movie, released on 1959-04-01, runtime 103 minutes.
Is Compulsion worth watching?
TMDB users rate Compulsion 7.1 out of 10 from 175 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Compulsion?
In the United States, Compulsion streams on Amazon Prime Video and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Richard Fleischer
Cast
- Dean Stockwell as Judd Steiner
- Bradford Dillman as Arthur A. Straus
- Orson Welles as Jonathan Wilk
- E.G. Marshall as District Attorney Harold Horn
- Diane Varsi as Ruth Evans
- Martin Milner as Sid Brooks
- Richard Anderson as Max Steiner
- Robert F. Simon as Police Lt. Johnson
- Robert Burton as Charles Straus
- Wilton Graff as Mr. Steiner
- Louise Lorimer as Mrs. Straus aka 'Mumsy'
- Gavin MacLeod as Padua - Horn's Assistant
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Sources
Details and the 7.1/10 rating from Compulsion on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.