Hitler: A Career (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1977, Hitler: A Career is a history and documentary film directed by Joachim Fest, running about 150 minutes. “A career unparalleled in history” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A keen chronicle of the unlikely rise to power of Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) and a dissection of the Third Reich (1933-1945), but also an analysis of mass psychology and how the desperate crowd can be deceived and shepherded to the slaughterhouse.
Who’s in it. Hitler: A Career stars Gert Westphal as Narrator (voice), Adolf Hitler as Self (archive footage), Ernest Bevin as Self (archive footage) and Karl Brandt as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Hitler: A Career has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, OVID, Cultpix 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 Hitler: A Career page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hitler: A Career tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hitler: A Career (1977)?
- In US, Hitler: A Career is available to stream on Netflix, OVID and Cultpix, 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 Hitler: A Career worth watching?
- Hitler: A Career holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hitler: A Career?
- Hitler: A Career stars Gert Westphal, Adolf Hitler, Ernest Bevin, Karl Brandt and Eva Braun.
- When was Hitler: A Career released?
- Hitler: A Career was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.