Victory at Entebbe (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1976, Victory at Entebbe is an action, drama, tv movie and history film directed by Marvin J. Chomsky, running about 119 minutes. “They considered every possibility - and then did the impossible !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film is based on an actual event: Operation Entebbe and the freeing of Israeli hostages at Entebbe Airport (now Entebbe International Airport) in Uganda.
Who’s in it. Victory at Entebbe stars Helmut Berger as Wilfried Böse, Theodore Bikel as Yakov Shlomo, Linda Blair as Chana Vilnofsky and Kirk Douglas as Herschel Vilnofsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Victory at Entebbe has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Victory at Entebbe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Victory at Entebbe 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 Victory at Entebbe (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Victory at Entebbe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Victory at Entebbe worth watching?
- Victory at Entebbe holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, tv movie and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Victory at Entebbe?
- Victory at Entebbe stars Helmut Berger, Theodore Bikel, Linda Blair, Kirk Douglas and Richard Dreyfuss.
- When was Victory at Entebbe released?
- Victory at Entebbe was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.