36 Hours (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1964, 36 Hours is a thriller, drama and war film directed by George Seaton, running about 115 minutes. “"Give Me Any American for 36 Hours And I'll Give You Back a Traitor"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Germans kidnap an American major and try to convince him that World War II is over, so that they can get details about the Allied invasion of Europe out of him.
Who’s in it. 36 Hours stars James Garner as Major Jefferson F. Pike, Eva Marie Saint as Anna Hedler, Rod Taylor as Major Walter Gerber and Werner Peters as Otto Schack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, 36 Hours has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM 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 36 Hours page.
If you liked it. Fans of 36 Hours tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 36 Hours (1964)?
- In US, 36 Hours is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, 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 36 Hours worth watching?
- 36 Hours holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 36 Hours?
- 36 Hours stars James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, Rod Taylor, Werner Peters and John Banner.
- When was 36 Hours released?
- 36 Hours was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.