The Hindenburg
“The truth at last? What really happened to The Hindenburg?”
Colonel Franz Ritter, a former hero pilot now working for military intelligence, is assigned to the great Hindenburg airship as its chief of security. As he races against the clock to uncover a possible saboteur aboard the doomed zeppelin he finds that any of the passengers and crew could be the culprit.
Where to watch The Hindenburg in United States
Can I watch The Hindenburg in United States? The Hindenburg isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Hindenburg streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | — |
| France | Arte | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Hindenburg
The Hindenburg is a 1975 English-language history, thriller and drama film directed by Robert Wise. The cast is led by George C. Scott, Anne Bancroft, William Atherton. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Hindenburg was produced by The Filmakers Group and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 25, 1975, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Writers
- Nelson Gidding
- Release date
- December 25, 1975
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $15 million
- Production
- The Filmakers Group, Universal Pictures
The Hindenburg cast & crew
The Hindenburg was directed by Robert Wise and written by Nelson Gidding.
The cast features George C. Scott as Col. Franz Ritter, Anne Bancroft as Ursula, William Atherton as Boerth, Roy Thinnes as Martin Vogel, Gig Young as Edward Douglas, and Burgess Meredith as Emilio Pajetta.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Shire, cinematography is by Robert Surtees, and it was produced by Robert Wise.
Is The Hindenburg worth watching?
The Hindenburg holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 155 ratings, a solidly received history films.
At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy history, thriller, and drama, The Hindenburg is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Hindenburg
The Hindenburg isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Hindenburg
George C. Scott
Col. Franz Ritter
Anne Bancroft
Ursula
William Atherton
Boerth
Roy Thinnes
Martin Vogel
Gig Young
Edward Douglas
Burgess Meredith
Emilio Pajetta
Charles Durning
Captain Pruss
Richard Dysart
Lehman
Robert Clary
Joe Spah
René Auberjonois
Major Napier
Peter Donat
Reed Channing
Alan Oppenheimer
Albert Breslau
The Hindenburg — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Hindenburg in United States?
The Hindenburg is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Hindenburg in?
The Hindenburg is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Hindenburg?
The Hindenburg runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
▸What is The Hindenburg rated?
The Hindenburg is rated PG. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 155 ratings.
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