Tower (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2016, Tower is a crime, animation and documentary film directed by Keith Maitland, running about 83 minutes. “August 1, 1966, was the day our innocence was shattered.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Combining archival footage with rotoscopic animation, Tower reveals the action-packed untold stories of the witnesses, heroes and survivors of America’s first mass school shooting, when the worst in one man brought out the best in so many others.
Who’s in it. Tower stars Violett Beane as Claire Wilson James, Chris Doubek as Allen Crum, Blair Jackson as Houston McCoy and Louie Arnette as Ramiro "Ray" Martinez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Tower has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection 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 Tower page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tower tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tower (2016)?
- In US, Tower is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, 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 Tower worth watching?
- Tower holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, animation and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tower?
- Tower stars Violett Beane, Chris Doubek, Blair Jackson, Louie Arnette and Josephine McAdam.
- When was Tower released?
- Tower was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.