The Plot to Kill Hitler (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1990, The Plot to Kill Hitler is a drama and war film directed by Lawrence Schiller, running about 94 minutes. “Based on a true story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A historical recreation of the 1944 attempt by several German High Command Officers to assassinate Adolf Hitler and take control of the German government.
Who’s in it. The Plot to Kill Hitler stars Brad Davis as Count Claus von Stauffenberg, Madolyn Smith Osborne as Nina Schenk Gräfin von Stauffenberg, Ian Richardson as Ludwig Beck and Kenneth Colley as Wilhelm Keitel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Plot to Kill Hitler has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Magellan TV 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 The Plot to Kill Hitler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Plot to Kill Hitler tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Plot to Kill Hitler (1990)?
- In US, The Plot to Kill Hitler is available to stream on Magellan TV, 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 The Plot to Kill Hitler worth watching?
- The Plot to Kill Hitler holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Plot to Kill Hitler?
- The Plot to Kill Hitler stars Brad Davis, Madolyn Smith Osborne, Ian Richardson, Kenneth Colley and Michael Byrne.
- When was The Plot to Kill Hitler released?
- The Plot to Kill Hitler was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.