Khartoum (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1966, Khartoum is an adventure, war and history film directed by Basil Dearden, running about 134 minutes. “Where the Nile divides, the great Cinerama adventure begins!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. English General Charles George Gordon is appointed military governor of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan by the Prime Minister. Ordered to evacuate Egyptians from the Sudan, Gordon stays on to protect the people of Khartoum, who are under threat of being conquered by a Muslim army.
Who’s in it. Khartoum stars Charlton Heston as Gen. Charles 'Chinese' Gordon, Laurence Olivier as Mahdi, Richard Johnson as Colonel Stewart and Ralph Richardson as William Gladstone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Khartoum has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel 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 Khartoum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Khartoum tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Khartoum (1966)?
- In US, Khartoum is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Khartoum worth watching?
- Khartoum holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Khartoum?
- Khartoum stars Charlton Heston, Laurence Olivier, Richard Johnson, Ralph Richardson and Alexander Knox.
- When was Khartoum released?
- Khartoum was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.