The Hindenburg (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1975, The Hindenburg is an action, thriller, drama and history film directed by Robert Wise, running about 125 minutes. “The truth at last? What really happened to The Hindenburg?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this highly speculative historical thriller, Colonel Franz Ritter (George C. Scott), 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.
Who’s in it. The Hindenburg stars George C. Scott as Col. Franz Ritter, Anne Bancroft as Ursula, William Atherton as Boerth and Roy Thinnes as Martin Vogel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Hindenburg has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hindenburg page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hindenburg tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hindenburg (1975)?
- In US, The Hindenburg is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hindenburg worth watching?
- The Hindenburg holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hindenburg?
- The Hindenburg stars George C. Scott, Anne Bancroft, William Atherton, Roy Thinnes and Gig Young.
- When was The Hindenburg released?
- The Hindenburg was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.