The Hanoi Hilton (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1987, The Hanoi Hilton is a drama and war film directed by Lionel Chetwynd, running about 126 minutes. “For Americans captured in Vietnam, one war ended. Another was about to begin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lionel Chetwynd's film documents the horrific struggles that faced American POWs held in the North Vietnamese prison Hoa Lo -- more infamously known as the Hanoi Hilton -- between 1964 and 1975. Williamson (Michael Moriarty) leads a group of American servicemen who are prisoners at the detention camp. He assumes command after Cathcart (Lawrence Pressman) is dragged off to be tortured.
Who’s in it. The Hanoi Hilton stars Michael Moriarty as Williamson, John Edwin Shaw as Mason, Ken Wright as Kennedy and Paul Le Mat as Earl Hubman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Hanoi Hilton has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $760K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hanoi Hilton page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hanoi Hilton tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hanoi Hilton (1987)?
- In US, The Hanoi Hilton is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hanoi Hilton worth watching?
- The Hanoi Hilton holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Hanoi Hilton?
- The Hanoi Hilton stars Michael Moriarty, John Edwin Shaw, Ken Wright, Paul Le Mat and Lawrence Pressman.
- When was The Hanoi Hilton released?
- The Hanoi Hilton was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.