The Hill (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1965, The Hill is a drama and war film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 123 minutes. “They went up like men! They came down like animals!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. North Africa, World War II. British soldiers on the brink of collapse push beyond endurance to struggle up a brutal incline. It's not a military objective. It's The Hill, a manmade instrument of torture, a tower of sand seared by a white-hot sun. And the troops' tormentors are not the enemy, but their own comrades-at-arms.
Who’s in it. The Hill stars Sean Connery as Joe Roberts, Harry Andrews as R.S.M. Wilson, Ian Bannen as Harris and Alfred Lynch as George Stevens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Hill has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hill page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hill tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hill (1965)?
- In US, The Hill is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hill worth watching?
- The Hill holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hill?
- The Hill stars Sean Connery, Harry Andrews, Ian Bannen, Alfred Lynch and Ossie Davis.
- When was The Hill released?
- The Hill was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.