The Looming Tower
While Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda become a global threat, the rivalry between the CIA and FBI inadvertently sets the stage for the tragedy of 9/11 and the Iraq War.
Where to watch The Looming Tower in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Looming Tower there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Looming Tower streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hulu | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD, Google Play Movies |
About The Looming Tower
The Looming Tower is a 2018 English-language war & politics and drama series created by Lawrence Wright and Dan Futterman and Alex Gibney. The cast is led by Jeff Daniels, Tahar Rahim, Wrenn Schmidt. It spans 1 season and 10 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu.
The Looming Tower was produced by Legendary Television and Jigsaw Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on February 28, 2018, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Lawrence Wright, Dan Futterman, Alex Gibney
- First aired
- February 28, 2018
- Last aired
- April 18, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (10 episodes)
- Network
- Hulu
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Legendary Television, Jigsaw Productions
The Looming Tower cast & crew
The Looming Tower was created by Lawrence Wright, Dan Futterman, and Alex Gibney.
The cast features Jeff Daniels as John O'Neill, Tahar Rahim as Ali Soufan, Wrenn Schmidt as Diane Priest, Bill Camp as Robert Chesney, Louis Cancelmi as Vince Stuart, and Virginia Kull as Kathy Shaughnessy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Will Bates and it was produced by Peter Feldman and Ali Soufan.
Is The Looming Tower worth watching?
The Looming Tower holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 189 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed war & politics series.
With 1 season and 10 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy war & politics and drama, The Looming Tower is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Looming Tower
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Cast of The Looming Tower
Jeff Daniels
John O'Neill
Tahar Rahim
Ali Soufan
Wrenn Schmidt
Diane Priest
Bill Camp
Robert Chesney
Louis Cancelmi
Vince Stuart
Virginia Kull
Kathy Shaughnessy
Ella Rae Peck
Heather
Sullivan Jones
Floyd Bennet
Michael Stuhlbarg
Richard Clarke
Peter Sarsgaard
Martin Schmidt
The Looming Tower — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Looming Tower in United States?
The Looming Tower is streaming on Hulu in United States.
▸Is The Looming Tower on Hulu?
Yes — The Looming Tower is currently available on Hulu in United States.
▸What language is The Looming Tower in?
The Looming Tower is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Arabic. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Looming Tower are there?
The Looming Tower has 1 season with 10 episodes in total.
▸What is The Looming Tower rated?
The Looming Tower is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 189 ratings.
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