Hornets' Nest (1970): cast, story & where to watch

1970 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 1970, Hornets' Nest is an action, drama and war film directed by Phil Karlson, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. An American commando who's the sole survivor of a parachute jump into WWII-era Italy leads a group of children in a campaign of sabotage against the Nazis.

Who’s in it. Hornets' Nest stars Rock Hudson as Turner, Sylva Koscina as Bianca, Sergio Fantoni as Von Hecht and Giacomo Rossi Stuart as Schwalberg, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Hornets' Nest 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 Hornets' Nest page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hornets' Nest 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 Hornets' Nest (1970)?
In US, Hornets' Nest 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 Hornets' Nest worth watching?
Hornets' Nest holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hornets' Nest?
Hornets' Nest stars Rock Hudson, Sylva Koscina, Sergio Fantoni, Giacomo Rossi Stuart and Jacques Sernas.
When was Hornets' Nest released?
Hornets' Nest was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.