Hillsborough (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1996, Hillsborough is a drama and tv movie film directed by Charles McDougall, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Drama based on the real life events of April 1989, when ninety-six Liverpool supporters were crushed to death during an F.A. Cup Semi-Final match against Nottingham Forest at Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough Stadium. This movie follows three Liverpudlian families before the match, during the tragedy and at the ensuing court battles which tried to decide who was to blame and what went wrong.
Who’s in it. Hillsborough stars Christopher Eccleston as Trevor Hicks, Ricky Tomlinson as John Glover, Mark Womack as Eddie Spearritt and Maurice Roëves as Chf Supt. Duckenfield, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hillsborough tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hillsborough (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hillsborough change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hillsborough worth watching?
- Hillsborough holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hillsborough?
- Hillsborough stars Christopher Eccleston, Ricky Tomlinson, Mark Womack, Maurice Roëves and Annabelle Apsion.
- When was Hillsborough released?
- Hillsborough was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.