Daniel and the Towers (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film

Released in 1987, Daniel and the Towers is a drama, family and tv movie film directed by Paul Schneider, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of Simon Rodia, the real-life artist who spent 30 years constructing Los Angeles' Watts Towers, a monument to Christopher Columbus, and his fictional relationship with Daniel, a young boy.
Who’s in it. Daniel and the Towers stars Miguel Alamo as Daniel Guerra, Shawn Harrison as Sean, Jimmy Yung as Liko and Allan Arbus as Simon 'Sam' Rodia, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daniel and the Towers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daniel and the Towers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daniel and the Towers (1987)?
- In US, Daniel and the Towers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Daniel and the Towers?
- Daniel and the Towers stars Miguel Alamo, Shawn Harrison, Jimmy Yung, Allan Arbus and Montrose Hagins.
- When was Daniel and the Towers released?
- Daniel and the Towers was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.