Hell on Wheels (2004): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2004, Hell on Wheels is a documentary film directed by Pepe Danquart, running about 123 minutes.

What it’s about. Year after year hundreds of thousands of fans line the route of the Tour de France, cheering on their heroes and willing them to victory, while millions of viewers worldwide tune in on their televisions. Academy Award-winning director Pepe Danquart, fascinated by the spectacle of the three week race, chose to focus on the courage, the pain and the fear of the riders of the Tour. Training his lens on German superstar sprinter Eric Zabel and his loyal domestique Rolf Aldag, Danquart captures the thrill of the race and the teamwork behind the stars of the peleton. He also shines light on the Tour's supporting cast - the director sportifs, masseurs, and, of course, the wildly enthusiastic fans. Reveling in the stunning landscape - from the Alps to the Pyrenees to the Massif Central to Paris - and with a nice dollop of Le Tour's history, HELL ON WHEELS transcends the sport it celebrates to reveal an astonishing human endeavor.

Who’s in it. Hell on Wheels stars Erik Zabel as Himself, Rolf Aldag as Himself, Andreas Klöden as Himself and Steve Zampieri as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Hell on Wheels has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hell on Wheels page.

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