Hell on Wheels (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 2011, Hell on Wheels is an action & adventure, drama and western series.
What it’s about. The epic story of post-Civil War America, focusing on Cullen Bohannon, a Confederate soldier who sets out to exact revenge on the Union soldiers who killed his wife. His journey takes him west to Hell on Wheels, a dangerous, raucous, lawless melting pot of a town that travels with and services the construction of the first transcontinental railroad, an engineering feat unprecedented for its time.
Who’s in it. Hell on Wheels stars Anson Mount as Cullen Bohannan, Colm Meaney as Thomas 'Doc' Durant, Robin McLeavy as Eva and Common as Elam Ferguson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Hell on Wheels has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo and Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hell on Wheels page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hell on Wheels tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hell on Wheels (2011)?
- In US, Hell on Wheels is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Philo, and 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 Hell on Wheels worth watching?
- Hell on Wheels holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, drama and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hell on Wheels?
- Hell on Wheels stars Anson Mount, Colm Meaney, Robin McLeavy, Common and Dominique McElligott.
- When was Hell on Wheels released?
- Hell on Wheels was released in 2011.