Schindler's List (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 8.6

Schindler's List poster

Released in 1993, Schindler's List is a drama, war and history film directed by Steven Spielberg, running about 195 minutes. “Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler saved over a thousand Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during World War II.

Who’s in it. Schindler's List stars Liam Neeson as Oskar Schindler, Ben Kingsley as Itzhak Stern, Ralph Fiennes as Amon Goeth and Caroline Goodall as Emilie Schindler, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.6/10, Schindler's List sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $321.4M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 Schindler's List page.

If you liked it. Fans of Schindler's List tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Schindler's List (1993)?
In US, Schindler's List is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 Schindler's List worth watching?
Schindler's List holds an audience score of 8.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Schindler's List?
Schindler's List stars Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes, Caroline Goodall and Jonathan Sagall.
When was Schindler's List released?
Schindler's List was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 195 minutes.