

Houdini (1953)
Overview
By the early 1900s, the extraordinary Houdini earned an international reputation for his theatrical tricks and daring feats of extrication from shackles, ropes, handcuffs and... Scotland Yard's jails.
Where to watch Houdini
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video, YouTube | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Germany | Pluto TV | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max | Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Houdini in 21 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Houdini about?
By the early 1900s, the extraordinary Houdini earned an international reputation for his theatrical tricks and daring feats of extrication from shackles, ropes, handcuffs and... Scotland Yard's jails. Houdini is a Drama, Romance, History movie, released on 1953-07-02, runtime 106 minutes.
Is Houdini worth watching?
TMDB users rate Houdini 6.6 out of 10 from 82 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Houdini?
In the United States, Houdini streams on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
George Marshall
Cast
- Tony Curtis as Harry Houdini
- Janet Leigh as Bess Houdini
- Torin Thatcher as Otto
- Angela Clarke as Harry's Mother
- Stefan Schnabel as German Prosecuting Attorney
- Ian Wolfe as Malue
- Sig Ruman as Schultz
- Michael Pate as Dooley
- Connie Gilchrist as Mrs. Shultz
- Malcolm Lee Beggs as British Jail Warden
- Frank Orth as Mr. Hunter
- Barry Bernard as Insp. Marlick
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Sources
Details and the 6.6/10 rating from Houdini on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.