The Tenth Level (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1976, The Tenth Level is a drama and tv movie film directed by Charles S. Dubin, running about 102 minutes. “A world of evil so terrifying no one dares penetrate its secret. Until now!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inspired by the Stanley Milgram obedience research, this TV movie chronicles a psychology professor's study to determine why people, such as the Nazis, were willing to "just follow orders" and do horrible things to others. Professor Stephen Turner leads students to believe that they are applying increasingly painful electric shocks to other subjects when they fail to perform a task correctly, and is alarmed to see how much pain the students can be convinced to inflict "in the name of science."
Who’s in it. The Tenth Level stars William Shatner as Prof. Stephen Turner, Lynn Carlin as Barbara, Ossie Davis as Reed and Viveca Lindfors as Mrs. Schnagel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Tenth Level has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tenth Level page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tenth Level tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tenth Level (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tenth Level change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tenth Level worth watching?
- The Tenth Level holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tenth Level?
- The Tenth Level stars William Shatner, Lynn Carlin, Ossie Davis, Viveca Lindfors and Estelle Parsons.
- When was The Tenth Level released?
- The Tenth Level was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.